CONFIRMED: Celery Really Does Reduce Blood Pressure!
CONFIRMED:
Celery really does reduce Blood Pressure!
Back in 1992, a study to determine if celery did reduce blood pressure suggested that it was highly likely due to a chemical found in celery – Phthalide
Researchers found that phthalide lowered blood pressure by relaxing smooth muscles that line the blood vessels.
Although the study was small, it proved interesting since celery is high in sodium, believed by some health care professionals to raise blood pressure.
“The researchers’ interest in celery was prompted by Mr. Le’s father, who was found to have mild hypertension but chose to ignore his doctor’s advice to reduce his blood pressure by eating less salt. Instead, the elder Mr. Le ate a quarter-pound of celery every day for one week, and his blood pressure dropped from an elevated level of 158 over 96 to a normal level of 118 over 82.”
However, researchers remained skeptical despite the outcome.
In 2013, a pilot study was done to see if indeed celery reduced blood pressure.
The results were as follows:
“There was statistically significant decrease in both systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) at week 3 and week 6 compared to baseline. “
And they concluded:
“The results from this pilot study suggest that celery seed extract may have clinically relevant blood pressure–lowering effects, indicating that additional clinical research is warranted.”
So if blood pressure is a concern, you may just want to add celery to your grocery shopping list!
Sources:
- A Pilot Study to Evaluate the Antihypertensive Effect of a Celery Extract in Mild to Moderate Hypertensive Patients
- A New Look at an Ancient Remedy: Celery
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March 11, 2017 @ 12:55 pm
How much phthalide is in celery seed, which I use as an anti-inflammatory with excellent results?
April 29, 2017 @ 1:26 pm
Your headline says It’s confirmed, but the article only says that it might be true and that more research is warranted. Why would you BS in the headline, other than to get us to click? Pretty shady.
April 29, 2017 @ 1:38 pm
Hi Bob!
Actually current studies do show that celery does reduce blood pressure. However as with all things regarding health conditions, more research is always necessary and welcomed. So, no “BS” on that headline and sorry…nothing “shady” here!
Thanks for your comment and wish you the best!
May 31, 2017 @ 10:17 pm
I started using celery seed about a month ago and the first reports in are really good. I am still on a blood pressure pill but the doctor wanted me on two so now it looks like I won’t have to. I’m sold.
Yolanda
July 11, 2017 @ 7:39 am
How much seed or stalks do we need per day and how quick does it work ?
August 31, 2018 @ 6:27 pm
It’s 8/31/18. Any updates on the effect of celery and bp? Been a while since an update. Thanks.
October 25, 2018 @ 11:27 pm
HAVE BEEN FLIRTING WITH MY BP FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS. GOING CRAZY EVERY TIME I TAKE MY BP. IF I TAKE CELERY SEED, HOW LONG DO I TAKE IT AND HOW MUCH
November 5, 2018 @ 11:44 pm
I’m wondering, has anyone experienced an increase in heart rate while taking celery seed extract?