Health Benefits of Celery

IMMUNE SYSTEM - The high amound of vitamin C in celery promote a healthy immune system.

DIURETIC - Celery has been used a diuretic for centuries. Its diuretic effect comes from balance of potassium and sodium which helps to flush out excess fluid from the body.

CANCER - Celery contains coumarins which have been shown to be effective in the prevention of cancer.

INFLAMMATION - Celery is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties, which may help with ailments attributed to inflammation such as arthritis.

CHOLESTEROL - The pthalides in celery may also lower cholesterol by increasing bile acid secretion.

BLOOD PRESSURE - Celery contains pthalides, which have been shown to lower blood pressure by relaxing the muscles around the arteries and allowing vessels to dilate. The calcium, magnesium, and potassium in celery also helps regulate blood pressure.