Watercress May Lower Cholesterol.
Furthermore, watercress may help lower cholesterol, which can improve heart health.
In a 10-day study in rats with high cholesterol, treatment with watercress extract lowered total cholesterol by 34% and “bad” LDL cholesterol by 53%.
Watercress
has many potential benefits for heart health, including lowering blood pressure
and cholesterol levels. Diets high in cruciferous vegetables are linked to a
lower risk of heart disease.