Watercress (Nasturtium officinale) 400 mg: Natural Detoxification, Green Antioxidants and Respiratory Support – Botanical Supplement for Metabolic Energy and Cellular Protection

Watercress, 400 mg, Swanson is a dietary supplement based on Nasturtium officinale (whole plant), a green plant with a traditional reputation for "cleansing" and revitalizing the body. Watercress is appreciated in nutrition as a vegetable with a slightly spicy aroma and dense nutritional profile, and in phytotherapy it is known for its plant compounds that support natural detoxification processes, antioxidant balance and normal respiratory system function. By using the whole plant, the supplement utilizes a wide range of phytonutrients, offering complex plant-based support, oriented toward daily vitality.

Watercress belongs to the cruciferous family (Brassicaceae), along with broccoli, cabbage, kale and mustard, plants intensely studied for their sulfur compounds and antioxidants, especially glucosinolates and their derivatives. These compounds are associated with cellular protection, supporting detoxification enzymes and maintaining a healthy inflammatory balance. Additionally, watercress is recognized for its natural provision of micronutrients and plant pigments, which transforms it into a traditional "supergreen", with a role in supporting metabolic energy and body resilience.

Each capsule provides 400 mg of Nasturtium officinale (whole plant), a simple and clear formula, suitable for those who prefer botanical supplements with a long history of use. Watercress is often associated with supporting skin, respiration and general state of freshness, because the impact of detoxification and antioxidant balance is frequently reflected in how the body manages stress, fatigue and metabolic load. In this way, Watercress 400 mg positions itself as a useful plant supplement for those seeking a natural approach, inspired by the power of green plants.

Detailed Benefits of Watercress

• Supporting natural detoxification processes and metabolic "cleansing"

The body is exposed daily to a multitude of factors that increase metabolic load: processed food, pollution, stress, sedentary lifestyle and intense life rhythm. Natural detoxification systems – especially the liver, kidneys and intestines – work continuously to process and eliminate compounds that are not necessary or that can become harmful in excess. Watercress is traditionally appreciated as a "depurative" plant, due to compounds specific to crucifers, which support the activity of enzymes involved in neutralizing unwanted substances.

Watercress can contribute to:
✅ supporting liver function and compound metabolization processes
✅ supporting natural mechanisms through which the body eliminates residual products
✅ maintaining a state of metabolic "lightness", useful during periods with heavier diet

When detoxification is efficiently supported, many people observe:
• a better feeling after meals
• more clarity and energy
• reduction of the feeling of "overload" and fatigue

• Antioxidant protection and supporting cellular health

Oxidative stress represents an imbalance between free radical production and the body's ability to neutralize them. Free radicals can affect cell membranes, proteins and DNA, accelerating aging and weakening the body's resilience. Watercress, as a green plant with specific phytonutrients, offers compounds with an antioxidant role that contribute to protecting cells and maintaining normal body functions.

Through the provision of plant pigments and bioactive compounds, watercress can support:
✅ the body's antioxidant defense against environmental factors
✅ maintaining cellular integrity and metabolic balance
✅ supporting tissues frequently exposed to oxidative stress (skin, blood vessels, immune system)

Constant antioxidant support is especially relevant for people with an active lifestyle, for those exposed to stress and for those who want a natural cellular protection strategy.

• Supporting the respiratory system and airway comfort

Watercress is traditionally used to support respiration and airway comfort, especially during cold periods or in contexts with dry and polluted air. Its slightly spicy aroma and plant profile are associated with an "invigorating" action, which can support the feeling of freer breathing and throat comfort.

In practice, this support is important because:
• the respiratory airways are an area of direct contact with the external environment
• pollution and fine particles can intensify local oxidative stress
• during cold season, the body needs support for resilience and comfort

Watercress can contribute to:
✅ supporting respiratory comfort and "easier" breathing
✅ maintaining mucosal health through antioxidant balance
✅ supporting general wellbeing during periods of seasonal sensitivity

• Metabolic energy and support for daily vitality

Although watercress is a "light" plant in terms of caloric intake, its bioactive profile is associated with supporting metabolism and functional energy. A body that efficiently manages oxidative stress and metabolic load tends to maintain more stable energy, with fewer fluctuations of fatigue and "drops" in tone.

Watercress can support vitality through:
✅ supporting detoxification processes, reducing metabolic load
✅ contributing to inflammatory balance, important for energy and recovery
✅ supporting nutrient metabolism in the context of a balanced diet

This approach makes it useful for people who want a feeling of freshness and clarity, especially during demanding periods or when lifestyle involves increased stress.

• Supporting inflammatory balance and body resilience

Low-grade chronic inflammation is a factor frequently associated with accelerated aging, fatigue, joint discomfort and metabolic vulnerability. Cruciferous plants are known for their compounds that can contribute to modulating inflammatory responses, and watercress fits into this category through its specific phytonutrients.

Watercress can contribute to:
✅ maintaining a balanced inflammatory response, useful for comfort and recovery
✅ supporting the immune system by reducing oxidative stress associated with inflammation
✅ supporting vascular health, because inflammation influences circulation and endothelium

A healthy inflammatory balance is often reflected in:
• better mobility and general comfort
• better resistance to stress and effort
• increased ability to adapt to seasonal changes

• Supporting skin and the "clean" appearance of the body

In phytotherapy, depurative plants are often correlated with skin support, because skin reflects internal balance: oxidative load, inflammation and the body's ability to eliminate metabolic waste. Watercress, through the combination of antioxidants and compounds specific to crucifers, is associated with maintaining a fresher appearance and supporting skin health over time.

Watercress can support:
✅ protecting skin against oxidative stress (a factor in skin aging)
✅ internal balance that influences skin clarity and uniformity
✅ body resilience in the face of environmental factors that affect skin (pollution, stress)

Through this combination of metabolic detoxification, antioxidant protection and respiratory support, Watercress, 400 mg, Swanson offers complete plant-based support for those who want a green, traditional supplement, oriented toward vitality, resilience and internal balance.

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