The ursolic acid contained in it increases muscle mass and strengthens it.
Posted on 2024.01.08 08:35 Views 17 Posted on 2024.01.08 08:35 Modified 2024.01.08 08:38 Views 17 Ursolic acid, present in abundance in apple peels, has been shown to be useful for strengthening muscles. [사진=클립아트코리아]
Muscular dystrophy is a disease in which the size and function of muscles are reduced. Muscular dystrophy can show a variety of symptoms. The main symptoms include muscle weakness, decreased strength, limitation of movement and muscle spasms. These symptoms have a significant impact on daily life and reduce quality of life.
There are many causes of muscular dystrophy. Genetic factors, neurological diseases, muscular or metabolic abnormalities, etc. they can act as causes. Experts say: “To prevent muscular dystrophy, daily health management is needed, including regular exercise, maintaining good posture, exercise to strengthen muscles, healthy eating habits and sufficient sleep.”
Related to this, there are research findings showing that an ingredient called ursolic acid is helpful in alleviating or preventing muscular dystrophy. Ursolic acid is also found in cranberries, but is especially abundant in apple peels.
A research team at the University of Iowa observed changes in genetic activity when muscles weaken and analyzed 1,300 chemicals and found that ursolic acid was best suited to improve these symptoms.
In a further study, the research team administered ursolic acid to normal-weight rats and tested their health, finding that the rats’ muscles became larger and their grip strength became stronger. Furthermore, the level of cholesterol, which clogs the arteries and damages the heart, was lowered and the levels of other fatty components in the blood also improved.
The research team explained: “Muscular dystrophy often occurs due to disease or aging, but the disease has not yet been correctly identified and there is no cure,” adding: “Ursolic acid has emerged as a new candidate pharmacological”.
The results of this study (mRNA Expression Signatures of Human Skeletal Muscle Atrophy identify a natural compound that increases muscle mass) were published in Cell Metabolism.
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