Celery benefits may also include supporting nerve, cognitive, and respiratory health.
However, celery may not be suitable for everyone.
Nutrients from celery include vitamin C and polyphenols.
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Neurogenesis
Neurogenesis refers to the growth and regrowth of nerve cell tissues.
Celery is believed to promote the regrowth and protection of nerve web link pathway regrowth and protection.
One older study from 2009 linked flavonoids (compounds with beneficial anti-inflammatory effects) to neurocognitive regeneration.
Raw vs. Cooked
you might eat celery leaves and celery stalks raw or cooked.
Raw foods are generally considered more nutritional than cooked foods.
How Often Can You Eat It?
Can You Eat Too Much of It?
If youre allergic to celery, you will experience a reaction when you consume it.
If you think you are experiencing an allergic reaction, seek immediate medical care.
Consult with an allergist to determine what your allergies are.
Pregnant People
It is safe to eat celery during pregnancy.
However, consuming celery seed extract or celery essential oil is not recommended.
Summary
Celery is a non-starchy vegetable with many potential health benefits.
Celery is also associated with nerve tissue regeneration and other health benefits to the respiratory system and cognitive health.
Some people may have an allergy to celery.
Pregnant people should consult their healthcare provider and avoid celery extract or celery seed essential oil in medicinal doses.
Celery may be grown with pesticides, which are harmful to human health.
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