Immunomodulating Effect of the Consumption of Watercress on Exercise-Induced Inflammation in Humans.

Abstract in brief

• Watercress, a nutritious vegetable rich in glucosinolates like gluconasturtiin, may have immunoregulatory and anti-inflammatory effects based on a study involving human subjects.
• The study found that consuming watercress before exercise led to a mild increase in proinflammatory markers (IL1, IL6, TNF) initially, but also resulted in a stronger anti-inflammatory response during recovery, suggesting it may help modulate inflammation caused by exercise.
• These findings indicate that watercress could enhance the body's ability to regulate inflammation during and after physical activity, but further research is needed to confirm its clinical significance.]