Lean muscle mass and energy may be acquired due to usage of mustard

Certain recent studies have determined certain benefits of mustard. It is known by everyone that it is a good remedy that adds pleasant flavor to meal. Moreover, it has been defined that mustard can help to lose fat and improve physical appearance.
A study related to mustard has been led by Debora Esposito and his colleagues at North Carolina University in Kannapolis (USA). It has been confirmed under results of the research that a compound that is called “homobrassinolide” found in mustard and other related herbs may increase lean muscle size and energy in mammals.
28-Homobrassinolide represents a brassinosteroid. It is a type of steroid that is contained in plants which are included in Brassica family. It has been known that it can induce growing plants. But nobody has been aware about its role in mammals. The experts have defined that homobrassinolide is able to lead to anabolic effects in mammals. It promotes increasing synthesis of protein, stimulates appetite and enhances muscle size through enhancement of number and size of muscle fibers in animals.
Healthy rats have been involved in the research. They have been given oral homobrassinolide during 24 days. Dual-emission x-ray absorptiometry analysis has been applied in order to monitor changes in weight, food consumption and composition of rats’ bodies. It has been observed that animals that have been given homobrassinolide have received significantly more muscle mass than those that have not received this compound.
Enhancement of muscle size indicates about a higher basal metabolic rate. Increased BMR is associated with great caloric burning which helps to stay lean.
So, the research has clearly displayed that homobrassinolide enhances protein synthesis, enhances size and number of muscle fibers which play a significant role for enhancement of strength.
Specialists think that such plants, as mustard, may be used for more enhanced brassinosteroid content. It may help to have lean muscle mass, increase it and prevent some diseases.
It is suggested that future supplement and medicine industry will introduce preparations that will be efficient in case of some maladies linked with muscle wasting. Such preparations may be administered as alternative products to synthetic steroids because the first ones will probably cause minimal or no undesirable effects.
Leaves of mustard have little calories. They are rich in antioxidants. Leaves of mustard have anti-inflammatory properties. Moreover, they represent a brilliant source of iron, magnesium, fiber, selenium and phosphorous.
Mustard may be used for preparing salads, curds and tempering. It would be useful to consume at least one teaspoon of mustard with water or meal in order to acquire several positive effects.