Preventing Exercise-Induced Oxidative Stress with Watercress

[@dtadeo2006]

This info is GOLD! Thanks for your hard work and dedication Dr Greger.

[@metrx330]

Here in England almost all our watercress is grown in Hampshire using fresh water from chalk streams. Fresh packed, it usually arrives at a supermarket withing 24 hours of harvesting (the fresher the better!). Its an ecologically sustainable crop here too - even growing in the middle of the English winter. Just serve with some cracked black pepper, lime juice and finely diced cucumber. Delicious!

[@ainsleyameerali7622]

My poor poor poor granny BELIEVED in watercress sooooo much .. . Thank you granny for everything you did and told us .. I forever love you🥰🥰🥰😇

[@dreao276]

"you cant make billions off broccoli" lol that one killed me

[@rexfm6536]

challenge accepted

[@daniellugo4272]

you can if everyone would eat it

[@freedomdividendnews5042]

actual company that exists called BROQ - hold my beer

[@cruciferousvegetable]

I hereby nominate Dr Greger to be the first Vulcan chief medical officer if there is ever another Star Trek series.

[@successandlifestyle]

OMG! He'd make a great character!

[@wallyevans4228]

Step aside BONES ! ☺️

[@migraine516]

I have vitiligo. It's not too bad, but I have seen it grow a little lately. I've read oxidative stress plays a large roll in vitiligo, so I was happy to watch this video. I'd love to see any nutrition tips or wisdom you could share that may help combat or reverse vitiligo. Thanks so much for your videos!

[@trevortyler901]

Every day I'm learning new things.

[@matchbox555]

So now I have to buy watercress too? I thought I had it covered with spinach, kale, broccoli and beets.

[@killaknut]

Wow this is really a complex topic, but you sum it up pretty well!

[@2104T34]

The more evidence I see on benefits of vegan lifestyle the more I wonder is this info being deliberately undermined Well I'm glad we still have a choice Now let's hope we can always find good old vegan organic non GMO kosher locally grown none toxic fresh food that's reasonably priced

[@rexfm6536]

relatively easy if you have a natural grocery store nearby.. stock up on beans and grains in the bulk bins (whole foods even has these still), buy in-season produce so it's cheaper, and start trying some recipes!

[@organicsuperman]

Well, wow, i must be in good shape according to this research. I generally like to drink 500ml of organic green juice including parsley, watercress etc before my runs. Really interesting and enjoyable video. Thanks Dr Greger. Keep em comin !!

[@golanremmen7223]

Brilliant video. How 'bout beets/beet juice I wonder. Full of o2 sparing nitrates if consumed before a w/o. Anti-oxidant effect also like cress?

[@rexfm6536]

he has some other videos specifically about the athletic performance enhancing effects of beet juice kzbin.info/www/bejne/iH3PdaSEqpmMorM but the latest video on the topic recommends eating whole foods, apparently similar performance benefits are possible with many types of plant foods. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJ-laYqMmcpsmrM

[@jnanashakti6036]

I have RYR-1 malformation and take NAC, but I also get my antioxidants primarily from my diet. I am definitely adding watercress to my regular daily diet!

[@AvivGilStayYoung]

you'er the BEST !!! Thank for all the important knowledge

[@sergekamga4512]

I wish I knew this. I would have taken watercress every day as my pre workout.

[@evelynbaron2004]

Hurrah!! I'm battling degenerative disc problems/sciatica and eat either watercress or arugula large salads pretty much everyday which is the time my dog gets her longest most joyful walk because I am in the best of shape. My dog thanks you (She probably already knew it anyway:) TX!

[@memillanf]

well said!

[@killaknut]

I don't think that exists, but I would like to see more videos on exercise and such!

[@growingneeds]

Okay, I hear you, doctor.

[@flabio7074]

Fun fact. That oxidative damage is what drives exercise induced adaptations. It’s what makes you fitter.

[@Benevolence4]

I thought the breaking down of muscle fibers and elevation of cardiovascular activity are what make you fitter, while the oxidative damage is generally harmful to your body? 🤔 oxidation is not a biologically beneficial process so far as I am aware!

[@SelectHawk]

There are studies demonstrating that the expression of enzymes associated with post-exercise recovery is suppressed by antioxidant supplementation, but NOT by eating antioxidant rich food. Antioxidant foods give you reduced oxidative stress without impacting the post-exercise benefits, best of both worlds.

[@zemashaikh4856]

Superb.

[@AndrewPawley11]

I love this channel!

[@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep]

lmao, never seen that when I lived there. But I remember the tonns and tonns and tonns of wild blackberry bushes all over on the side of the road and I would always go pick buckets of the stuff.

[@News_In_Snap]

can you please make a video on the periwinkle plant, I've heard it's very beneficial !!

[@elfedjoseph4212]

An excellent video - as usual! I do a lot of running and used to use chocolate milk preparations to get carbs' and protein as a recovery in the 30 minutes after training sessions...given that exercise usually creates oxidative stress and unhealthy free-radicals, could this be substituted with something like almond milk and cacao powder/nibs? This would hopefully tick all the boxes noted above.

[@justahealthyperson.1907]

Awesome video, thanks for explaining to me, why so many vegans live long and healthy lives.

[@skeli7]

does garden cress have the same effect? would be much easier to get my hands on regularly

[@Grammsimone]

I love you doc.

[@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep]

R O F L, that made my day. Thanks.

[@jaakizamazin]

Do other green leafy vegetables provide the same benefit post exercise as watercress or can this study only speak for watercress specifically.

[@damonstoudamiree]

Stupendo video!

[@OldVegan]

Another excellent video from Dr Greger.

[@organicsuperman]

Thanks.

[@aroundandround]

Many foods are considered high on antioxidants. Why so much emphasis on watercress as if it’s magical?

[@alessandrafarias6906]

thank you

[@Elliot137]

Fruits, especially berries and water rich fruits such as oranges. Butternut squash. Any dark leafy or lettuce greens. Root vegetables such as carrots and potatoes.

[@qwe098qwe098qwe098]

Fascinating!

[@organicsuperman]

I believe oxidative stress during exercise is highly beneficial as say compare to ingesting traffic fumes and cigarette smoke. Our cells maybe damaged by the exercise BUT positive adaptoations do occur over time and the negative effect is only ever temporary with regards to exercise. Testing the ultrmarathoners IMMEDIATELY AFTER A RACE is good and well.. BUT the human body adapts the days/weeks after so any perceived 'damage' is non existent. Optimum balance is critical. I love watercress.

[@2040every1willbmixd]

Jah loved that line Dr... "Watercress ... the Bad ass of broccoli! I blended some dandelion and spinach with cocunut milk in my vitamix that's what was on hand and hella sore so needed some green antioxidants. Im going to keep an eye out for watercress. Good looking out, thanks Doc for the research and videos you create. Keeping it natural. What is your view on sprouted brown rice and the benefit of the gaba it contains?

[@chazmiller1444]

So exactly how much is considered a serving

[@rivertam614]

Chaz Miller a half cup is a serving in this case

[@hollowtube76]

Finally studies that show what I've been hearing that marathon running is bad for you even though many people have died during marathons. I guess a serving of Hibiscus tea before a workout would be a good idea then too. I saw that video where it's anti-oxidant power was vastly greater than even matcha tea.

[@Veg-Power]

training longer yay!

[@manmango4126]

Hello Dr.Greger, Hello healthy people, Is it possible to take to much antioxidants?? Is there a maximum and do i have to limit them or can i eat several gramms of amla for example?? Especially after sport i heard free radicals r required for trainigeffects

[@manumaster1990]

nice

[@MrsBee-uo2lc]

So do I have to eat it before I workout or if I just eat it everyday then I don't have to worry about eating before exercising? I'm so confused. 🥺

[@flabio7074]

Just exercise. Oxidative stress is necessary to drive an adaptive response. I love Greger’s content and have all his books, but fitness is just not his thing. Can’t be an expert in everything I guess.

[@MrMasterDebate]

Your body *stores* anti oxdants like any other compound. You want to be sure to consume daily anti oxidants if you are exercising in your life, that prevents DNA damage that does not help in athletic recovery. Some damage is needed to enduce recovery. But what he is describing is DNA damage above that damage require. If anti oxidants did harm exercise results, you could study two groups (on eating anti-oxidants and one not), and the anti oxidant group would get less response from the training. We dont find that in the number of studies done comparing those groups. We find the opposite: Less soreness, quicker recovery, better results. Just eat a healthy diet with anti oxidants, those will be stored and then released during exercise to help combat the damage being done that is above the normal damage required for the body to get stronger.

[@danielmanahan692]

we would need an inexpensive and common alternative to watercress. what about swiss chard?

[@killaknut]

How does cooking affect the antioxidant concentration?

[@chazmiller1444]

Great info by the way

[@Hawlkeye-e9p]

The coaches to the spartan athletes fed the athletes watercress daily. The reason they found watercress decreased recovery time and increased indurance. It was a heavy peice of circular bread, slathered on a heavy butter topped with yogurt and a piles of watercress. I also find that when i juice a few ounces into 6 granny apples my leg endurance is directly effected while riding my bike. So i started reading about it. Then i gave my finding to some male coworkers to verify when being intimate with thier wives. The next day they aproached me and were very exited and said wow unbeleivable. They were speaking anout the intamacy. So it wasnt just me, its having a real effect on others also.

[@Joseph1NJ]

mjs1231 Ha, watercress, the new Viagra...

[@Antibalelas]

Watercress gave me priapism for one month ;)

[@FOR8YESHUA]

In your videos you mention single serving but how many ounces in weight? Can you advise so that this can be duplicated?

[@rivertam614]

FOR8YESHUA a half cup is one serving

[@MissPalmtree2012]

Great video! More vids on antioxidants please!!! :-)

[@hollowtube76]

Anything with anti-oxidants. Greens, fruits, matcha tea, hibiscus tea, etc. There are plenty of greens in India. Even the ones that are illegal over in Canada lol.

[@balderdashery1]

Here on Vancouver Island BC Canada we have a similar climate but It is very hard to get any watercress period, let alone locally grown. We have something similar that grows wild in the ditches, and have seen some of our Asian population picking it but something tells me it's not organic. LOL!

[@killaknut]

If you watch his video on Antioxidant Power, you see that plants (especially herbs) generally have a high concentration of antioxidants.

[@leaningraw]

What is considered a serving?

[@balderdashery1]

Oh yes! Just went out picking yesterday and am going out again today. Love blackberry season. So far I don't look like I've been mauled by a bear but maybe when I'm done today I will.

[@metrx330]

Lol - that made me laugh. I'm sorry you guys don't have fresh watercress. If you ever come to England get in touch and I'll make sure you have a lovely time with our food - mocked before but not now :)

[@ruthruthless]

Does anyone know if one needs to eat vegetables immediately before the workout to get this effect or if I eat a 100% whole plant food diet does it work even coming off from sleep fasting? I often enjoy working out more on an empty stomach but I don't want to miss on this anti oxidant effect.

[@somerandomdudesaid5233]

Cold brewed hibiskus tea would be my idea here. Loads of antioxies and also rehydrating. He has some videos on this beverage

[@heliotropicsquirrel550]

I eat vegetables WHILE I exercise. A bit messy, but I find it very effective.

[@samhawkbmx]

a video on food that induces quicker muscle growth would be much appreciated

[@mayuri5319]

I am unable to find watercress in India. Can you suggest something else instead of this?

[@ssaxe01s]

Watercress is also called Chandrashoor (or halim) and is used extensively in Ayurveda. You can grow your own from seed. Look for Halim seeds or chandrashoor seeds. Also known as Asario seeds. Any grocery store should carry those. There are several youtube videos that show how to grow it. They can be eaten as sprouts or microgreens too.

[@MarcoMeerman]

Let's free your body from oxidative stress! Eat berries with clove everyday!

[@MrMasterDebate]

I throw a mixed bag of frozen berries into a blender, throw some soy milk in with it and have this nice big smoothie of anti oxidant goodness. Its good to know im helping my body

[@bananababy7850]

What amount is one serving of watercress?

[@rivertam614]

Banana Baby a half cup

[@coneyhop]

This may be a dumb question but why do carnivore animals eat from the animal kingdom and appear to live out normal lives for their species? Or are humans programmed to eat plant based foods? If so, what does that say about our evolutionary ancestors that were known be be hunters and wool gatherers?

[@MrMasterDebate]

BuT pLaNtS dOnT hAve protein aND mAkEs YoU weAk

[@balderdashery1]

Is that from the survival guide that says, " Whoever runs slowest gets eaten." ? lol

[@songofyesterday]

Now I regret having that chocolate chip cookie after the veggie sandwich

[@justusstern9125]

But..you NEED this kind of "stress" to have an effect ! No gains would be the result otherwise !

[@justahealthyperson.1907]

If exercising uses up all of the anti-oxidants in your body, and begin to lack anti-oxidants, then your brain and internal organs get damaged. I'm not a pro, but I'm pretty sure that's how it works.

[@theden3162]

@@justahealthyperson.1907 well thats not how it works, exercise boosts your internal antioxidant production like gluthation , its called hormesis, antioxidants around exercise blunts the positive effects of exercise

[@theden3162]

@@justahealthyperson.1907 kzbin.info/www/bejne/en_WhYpqr5KGb9E

[@organicsuperman]

Probably ALOT. I steamed a bag of watercress once, after several minutes what remained was a gloopy small pulpy mess. It literally disintegrates when heated. Eat it raw i say, which is what i am sure we would do in nature anyway.

[@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep]

Don't forget to pick some for me and send all the way to Las Vegas!! haha, oH! and take a elderly person with you picking, they make great bear repellent! lol

[@sherrantstheworld]

OMG HELP ME.............. MY MUSCLES SKELTON IS ALL MESSEDF UP IN ME ITS SO PAINFUL ALL MY MUSCLES ARE PULLING IN ME AND SO TIGHT AROUND MY RIBS CAGE AND BACKKK... IM GOING TO DIE... HELP ME I WAS READIN ABOUT Oxidative stress HOW DO I EVER GET OUT OF THIS CONDTION ITS SO PAINFUL TO EVEN MOVE NOW . BUT I HAVE TO LIVEE.................. DO I EXERCISE TO BUILD UP MYUSLCES IS IT EVEN PSSOBILE? I AM SO STIFF IN MY IN MY WHOLE CHEST AREA I CANT EVEN TWIST MY RIB CAGE IS SO TIGHT WHAT DO I EVERN DO?????????????

[@jazzyj5236]

Wtf

[@El_Adelantado]

Watercrest grows like weeds in my neighborhood yet cost a bundle in the supermarket.

[@Andreas748]

100 to 150 grams

[@roustabout4fun]

13 is my lucky # t0day! (2013)~

[@akuu193]

this is pretty abstract

[@tMatt5M]

lolwut

[@bigmac8574]

More antioxidants leads to earlier death.

[@safiyav5602]

you are so brainwashed.

[@DaPoopIsInDaPudding]

Espen Harbin you’re almost there! 😁

[@gogomaximoff4554]

Proof that we can eat meat as long as we base our diet around veggies and fruits (80-90%)! GOLD!

[@quack9980]

Goran Maksimovic he never said that but why go for the minimum threshold instead of optimum health and go vegan.

[@Pyriphlegeton]

Goran Maksimovic Of course you can. If you aim for optimal health though you can not. Meat does not only damage the body through oxidative stress you know?

[@tdreamgmail]

You can't make billions on broccoli. LOL :)

[@fuckyou7037]

Exercise-Induced Oxidative Stress is needed to build muscle. This is super outdated.

[@MrSmallANDLoud]

Oxidative stress is NOT needed. Muscle fiber damage is needed. The two do not need to go along with each other

[@theden3162]

@@MrSmallANDLoud look up the term hormesis, he IS WRONG