Macro Breakdown
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๐งฌ How Watercress Affects Your Health
Testosterone 1% DV
Zinc (undefined% DV) supports testosterone production. It's a cofactor for 5ฮฑ-reductase and inhibits aromatase.
Cortisol & Stress 5% DV
Magnesium (undefined% DV) calms the nervous system. It blocks NMDA receptors and reduces stress-induced cortisol spikes.
Cortisol 8% DV
Vitamin B6 (undefined% DV) helps produce serotonin and GABA โ calming neurotransmitters that counter cortisol.
Thyroid 2% DV
Selenium (undefined% DV) converts T4 to active T3. Essential for thyroid function.
Skin Health
vitamin c + vitamin e. Vitamin C is required for collagen cross-linking. Zinc reduces inflammation and sebum. Vitamin A reg.
Anemia
vitamin c + copper. Iron-deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency. Vitamin C increases non-heme iron absorpt.
Magnesium 5% DV
5% DV. Calms nerves, relaxes muscles, supports sleep.
Calcium 9% DV
9% DV. Bone density, muscle contraction, nerve signaling.
Complete Nutrient Profile
| Nutrient | Amount / 100g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Kcal | 46.0 kJ | โ |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% DV |
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | โ |
| Carbohydrate | 1.3 g | โ |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% DV |
| Sugar | 0.2 g | โ |
| Sodium | 41.0 mg | 2% DV |
| Calcium | 120.0 mg | 9% DV |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% DV |
| Magnesium | 21.0 mg | 5% DV |
| Phosphorus | 60.0 mg | 5% DV |
| Potassium | 330.0 mg | 7% DV |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | 1% DV |
| Vitamin C | 43.0 mg | 48% DV |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 8% DV |
| Folate | 9.0 ยตg | 2% DV |
| Vitamin A | 160.0 ยตg | 18% DV |
| Vitamin E | 1.0 mg | 7% DV |
| Vitamin K | 250.0 ยตg | 208% DV |
| Selenium | 0.9 ยตg | 2% DV |
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