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Celery
Celery is a marshland plant in the family Apiaceae that has been cultivated as a vegetable since antiquity. Celery has a long fibrous stalk tapering into leaves. Depending on location and cultivar, either its stalks, leaves, or hypocotyl are eaten and used in cooking.
Health Benefits
Celery contains apigenin, a molecule that is currently being studied for its anti-cancer properties.
A study published in Molecular Nutrition and Food Research investigated whether this chemical might help modify or reduce damage caused by inflammation.
There is no strong evidence that celery seeds help to lower blood pressure in humans, but a study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food showed that it had this effect on rats.
Celery contains a flavanoid called luteolin. Researchers believe that luteolin may possess anti-cancer properties.
A study published in Current Cancer Drug Targets said that "Recent epidemiological studies have attributed a cancer prevention property to luteolin."
Hyperlipidemia happens when there is an increase in fatty molecules in the blood. There are often no symptoms, but it raises the long-term risk of heart disease and stroke.
A study published in Advances in Environmental Biology examined whether celery extract might be able to reduce hyperlipidemia in rats that consumed a high-fat diet.
Apigenin is also believed to stimulate neurogenesis, the growth and development of nerve cells.
Research published in 2009 investigated the effects of apigenin in mice. Findings showed that, when injected or taken orally, apigenin improved learning and memory.
Nutrition Details
- Potassium
- Amount per serving: 104mg
- Serving size: 1 stalk
- Vitamin A
- Amount per serving: 4%
- Serving size: 1 stalk
- Vitamin C
- Amount per serving: 2%
- Serving size: 1 stalk
- Calcium
- Amount per serving: 2%
- Serving size: 1 stalk
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