The Basics On Watercress Extract
What is Watercress Extract?
Extracts from watercress, which can have antioxidant activity.
What are other names for Watercress Extract?
EXT. NASTURTIUM OFFICINALE, EXTRACT OF NASTURTIUM OFFICINALE, EXTRACT OF WATERCRESS, NASTURTIUM OFFICINALE (WATERCRESS) EXTRACT, NASTURTIUM OFFICINALE EXTRACT, NASTURTIUM OFFICINALE, EXT., NASTURTIUM OFFICINALIS EXTRACT, WATERCRESS (NASTURTIUM OFFICINALE) EXTRACT, and WATERCRESS EXTRACT
What is Watercress Extract used for?
Watercress extract has been proven to boost the production of type III collagen or ‘baby collagen’, according to Shiseido. The edible plant, Nasturtium officinale, is rich in B carotene and is said to have anticancer and arteriosclerosis prevention effects.
How Watercress Extract is classified
Antioxidants, Plant Extracts
Recommendations for using Watercress Extract during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Watercress Extract During Pregnancy
What we know about using Watercress Extract while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Watercress Extract from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Watercress Extract
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List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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