Nutritionist Polina Zhuravleva spoke about the benefits of freshly squeezed celery juice and warned about contraindications.
Nutritionist Zhuravleva said in an interview that celery juice is useful as a natural detoxifier: it stimulates the liver and kidneys, thereby activating the processes of removing toxins from the body. In addition, consuming celery and its juice affects the functioning of the digestive tract.
“Celery juice helps improve digestion: the drink stimulates the intestines to produce beneficial acids, which in turn help increase the amount of beneficial microflora and normalize work Gastrointestinal tract,” the specialist told the Public News Service.
In addition, celery juice is beneficial as a source of immune and health-boosting nutrients such as zinc, copper, folic acid, B vitamins, and antioxidants. In addition, it is an excellent hangover remedy and an excellent inflammation fighter.
“Celery juice contains apigenin and luteolin, two beneficial antioxidants that reduce inflammation. They help with rheumatoid arthritis, allergic asthma and rhinitis,” Zhuravleva clarified.
But not everyone can drink celery juice.
The doctor warned that it is contraindicated for people with unhealthy kidneys, since it is a strong diuretic and increases the load on them. You should also not consume celery juice if you have high stomach acidity and during pregnancy (it increases the risk of miscarriage).
The MedikForum.ru portal previously wrote about whether coffee can increase the risk of pancreatic cancer.
Important! Information is provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. At the first signs of illness, consult a doctor.