芥末粉有什么好处?

根据1990年发表在《植物科学》上的一项研究，芥菜籽含有大量的植物营养素，特别是硫代葡萄糖苷。Glucosinolates are a sugar-derived compound that is found naturally in many flowering plants. A study published by the "International Journal of Vitamin and Nutrition Research" in 2002 found that glucosinolates found in plants may have a protective effect against certain types of cancer, especially lung cancer.

芥菜籽含有多种矿物质，包括铁、镁、锌、钙和磷。摄入足量的这些矿物质对你体内许多生物和生化过程的正常功能至关重要，还可以帮助预防矿物质缺乏，而缺乏矿物质可能会带来潜在的副作用。根据美国农业部国家营养数据库的标准参考，磨碎的芥菜籽含有每日所需的26.6%的钙，51.2%的铁，92.5%的镁，40.5%的锌和82.8%的磷。

根据《今日草本健康:基本参考指南》一书，芥菜籽是酸性的，是omega-3脂肪酸的来源。The University of Maryland Medical Center states that omega-3 fatty acids found in some foods can benefit individuals with high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, osteoporosis, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, attention deficit disorder, skin disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, asthma, macular degeneration, menstrual pain and some cancers. However, omega-3 fatty acids are not intended to treat or prevent any disease. Consult with your physician before taking food items or supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids.

芥末种子和芥末粉含有氨基酸，半胱氨酸，它在你的身体中起抗氧化剂的作用。根据马里兰大学医学中心的研究，半胱氨酸可以保护你的身体免受自由基的伤害，自由基是体内有害的化合物，会破坏DNA和细胞膜。半胱氨酸对患有心绞痛、支气管炎、流感和其他疾病的人也有用。