Can medicinal properties of watercress be relevant to human health? A systematic review based on preclinical study in vivo

Clemente, Mirna; Miguel, Marílis Dallarmi; Fujiwara, Gislene Mari; Fernandes, Luíz Cláudio; Dias, Joseane de Fatima Gaspari; Zenin, Sandra Maria Warumby; Hirota, Beatriz Cristina Konopatzki; Miguel, Obdúlio Gomes

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“…Phenyethylisothiocyanate, called PEITC, which is also a bioactive compound present in high level of concentrations of watercress, as its precursor'sglucosinolate. Whenever this vegetable is interrupted, for instance during mastication, the enzyme myrosinase is released and induce the conversion of glucosinolate into PEITC as well as in the human intestine by microbial myrosinase [15] [16].…”

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“…Furthermore, several studies have been reporting the benefits effects on human health produced by watercress, as raw and fresh food, juice, and extract (nutraceutical product). According to a systematic review study, the extract of Nasturtium officinale, which contained glucosinolate, phenolic, flavonoid and PEITC, demonstrated positive effects on the improvement of the immune system, hypercholesterolemia, hypoglycemic and anti-inflammatory activity, sex hormones synthesis, the preventive effect on renal stone formation and month ulcers [16]. In addition, some pharmacological activities with PEITC, such as anti-psoriatic, antibacterial, and anti-allergic activity, were demonstratedin vitro studies [10].…”

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Watercress, as a Functional Food, with Protective Effects on Human Health Against Oxidative Stress: A Review Study

Clemente¹,

Miguel²,

Gribner³

et al. 2019

International Journal of Medicinal Plants and Natural Products

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Functional food may have beneficial effects or more target function in the body beyond adequate nutritional facts in a way, which is relevant to improve health and decrease the risk of chronic diseases. Moreover, Nasturtium officinale R. B, known (watercress), as a member of the Brassicaceae family, is related to cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, cabbage, which is suggested to benefit human health. This study aimed to investigate watercress in a regular diet based in clinical trials, demonstrating whether this plant might have properties to be applied to decrease diseases. The search was performed at the bases: MEDLINE, Science Direct, and SciELO, from March to June 2019. The terms used were "watercress," "Nasturtium officinale," and "clinical trials". Only four studies were included in this review. The finding supported that watercress ingestion may be helpful to decrease the hepatotoxicity, damage to DNA, provides adequate protection against exercise-induced oxidative stress and chemopreventive agent against lung cancer. In conclusion, the results might provide supportive evidence that watercress in a regular diet has demonstrated protective effects on human health against oxidative stress. We also recommend the implementation of public campaigns incentivizing people's vegetable consumption with functional properties, in order to o improve health.

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