Effect and function of mustard

Mustard belongs to the Brassica family, which has the function of resisting diseases These include broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cabbage In addition, it is a kind of perfume widely used in the world, which can relieve headache, cold, flu and arthritis Brassica consists of a series of plants with cancer prevention characteristics They are helpful to resist cancer, such as pancreatic cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, gastric cancer and colon cancer The disease prevention effect of this plant family is related to several main compounds, among which indole-3-carbinol and isothiocyanate chemical group are the most important, among which sulforaphane is the most important These phytonutrients resist cancer through various mechanisms, including inhibiting cancer promoting enzymes, inducing programmed cell death, protecting DNA and white blood cells from free radical damage, etc They also accelerate the excretion of the carcinogenic compound pyridine (PhIP), which is commonly found in meat products Therefore, if you can't reduce meat consumption, you can add some mustard when eating meat to help reduce toxins Mustard also has a strong antioxidant effect, which can directly eliminate free radicals and indirectly improve the body's own antioxidant capacity In addition to its own antioxidant properties, mustard contains active compounds that enhance the ability to ingest and produce antioxidants in the body For example, sulforaphane, although not an antioxidant in itself, can induce the production of antioxidant enzymes In turn, it can improve the activity of glutathione, an intracellular antioxidant, and promote the production of bilirubin, another powerful antioxidant The latest research found that sulforaphane can also promote the secretion of antioxidant enzymes in the respiratory tract, so it can help the body prevent inflammation caused by environmental pollution Respiratory antioxidant enzymes can resist pollen allergy, sinusitis, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease In addition, mustard baths are used to treat colds, flu and muscle pain.