Here’s What Happens To Your Body If You Eat Celery For A Week

6It will improve digestion

Although celery contains a lot of water, it is also rich in fiber. Celery is a natural fiber and it produces phytochemicals assisting in stimulation of the walls of the intestines and the stomach, also helps peristalsis and prevents constipation. It helps the food entering the large intestine to get churned and mixed better for excretion. It acts as a catalyst for the enzymes in breaking down the nutrients and to get more easily absorbed into the bloodstream.

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7It will decrease your blood pressure

Celery contains anti-cholesterol properties which help in reducing and preventing the rise of blood pressure by removing and reducing cholesterol.

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8Muscle relaxants

Celery also has muscle relaxing properties by improving the flow of potassium, calcium, etc. throughout the cells and the nervous system.

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9Anti oxidative properties

Scientists have now identified a dozen new antioxidants in celery. These include dihydrostilbenoids like lunularin, and furanocoumarins like bergapten and psoralen. Due to a high phenolic content, celery protects the human body against oxidative damage of cells, organs and blood vessels.

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10Protects your heart

Oxidative stress and inflammation are the prime reasons leading to poor cardiovascular health. Although studies involving celery in this area have involved animals, scientists believe that the pectin based polysaccharides in celery reduce cardiovascular inflammation. Phthalides in celery also contribute to cardiovascular health.

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