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Written By: Aishwarya Vaidya | Updated : February 8, 2019 9:07 AM IST
Celery juice can lower your cholesterol. © Shutterstock
If you wish to lead a healthy life then you should surely opt for celery juice. Celery, which is scientifically known as Apium Graveolens, is considered as nutritious and you can have it as vegetable or in the juice form. According to various studies, celery juice is jam-packed with essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and can help you enhance your health as well as skin. Here, we brief you about the insane amount of health benefits of celery juice.
1: It can help you manage your cholesterol
Is your cholesterol always high? Have you tried many options to lower it but couldn't succeed? Then, we have a remedy for you. You should drink celery juice. Yes, you have heard us here! "It has a chemical compound which is called 3-n-butylphthalide which can help you lower your bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein). Furthermore, It can also help boost the secretion of bile or steroid acids and reduce cholesterol levels in your body," explains Rutika Murudkar, a clinical nutritionist specialized in diabetes and cardiac care at Naraindas Morbai Budhrani Trust for cancer patients.
2: It can aid digestion
Do you often encounter digestion problems? Then you should read this! Celery can allow you to deal with various digestive disorders. "It is loaded with fibre which turns the plant into a laxative one. This helps you beat constipation by regulating your bowel movements," says Murudkar.
3: It can help you reduce inflammation
"Celery juice is highly anti-inflammatory in nature. It carries an organic compound which is called polyacetylene, that tends to inhibit acute inflammation in your body caused due to various diseases," informs Murudkar.
4: It can help you bring your numbers down
High blood pressure can invite a number of diseases like stroke and many more. Thus, it is essential to keep your blood pressure under control. Hence, celery juice might help you to do so. "You will be surprised to know that the 3-n-butylphthalide present in it, can help diminish the secretion of stress hormones and tend to relax the muscles present around our blood vessels so that they get dilated and then your blood can flow smoothly through them without causing much pressure onto their inner walls," says Murudkar.
5: It can help you lose weight
Weight loss can be challenging! If you are trying to shed those excess kilos and haven't been able to do so then you should go for celery juice. It can help you burn calories. "The reason behind this is that it is extremely low in calories and may help you stay full for a longer period of time," highlights Murudkar. Hence, it prevents overeating. The bonus point- since it can help you keep your appetite in check, you will be able to grill your fat.
6: It can help you sleep well
If you are a night owl and are looking for remedies to help you fall asleep then drink celery juice. The magnesium present in it can help impose a soothing effect on our nerves and makes you relax and get that much-needed sound sleep.
The takeaway message: Celery juice can also lead to allergic reactions in some people. So, check with your expert before drinking it. Also, pregnant women should avoid it as a high dosage of celery can lead to bleeding and uterine contractions.
