The Nutritional Value and Health Benefits of Celery and Apigenin

[Voice of Hope April 18, 2023](Editor: Guo Qiang) Celery, which is common in home cooking, not only has a unique aroma, but also adds a lot of taste when added to various dishes, making the layers richer. Although celery is common, its nutritional value is actually quite outstanding. The apigenin in it can not only help prevent cancer but also prevent Alzheimer’s disease. It is a key nutrient that many experts are researching and developing into health products or medicines.

“Daily Health” reported that nutritionist Man Man pointed out that apigenin can inhibit α-glucosidase and help prevent and improve diabetes. And can increase insulin secretion, achieve the purpose of controlling blood sugar. In addition, it can also promote endothelial cells to secrete nitric oxide, reduce inflammation, and help reduce inflammation caused by high blood sugar.

On the other hand, apigenin has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, as well as anti-beta amyloid deposition and neuroprotective effects, which are common risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease. Therefore, many studies believe that apigenin has certain potential or positive help in preventing and improving Alzheimer’s disease.

In addition, apigenin is also helpful for mental problems such as insomnia and depression. For example, I often hear that drinking chamomile tea can ease emotions and help sleep, etc. Apigenin is the key.

Apigenin is also very helpful in the “anti-cancer” that people pay close attention to in daily life. It can induce apoptosis of cancer cells, prevent cancer cell metastasis, and enhance the activity of human antioxidant enzymes such as glutathione, and also promote immune response, enhance the body’s ability to fight cancer cells. More related research such as colon cancer, breast cancer, liver cancer, lung cancer, melanoma, prostate cancer, osteosarcoma, etc. At present, many experts are researching one after another to see if new anti-cancer weapons can be developed from it. Although it is currently in the research stage, there are many positive developments.

Apigenin helps health, common ingredients are not only celery!

Apigenin is good for human health and is quite common in daily life. Nutritionist Manman pointed out that celery can be eaten in vegetable foods such as celery, celery, basil, bell pepper, garlic, onion, Chinese cabbage, and pak choy white. In addition, herbs such as chamomile, thyme, and basil can also be taken. Among these foods, celery is the most abundant apigenin, containing 35 mg of apigenin per 100 grams, which is a very good source of intake.

Apigenin can resist platelet aggregation, those who take anticoagulants should pay attention!

Apigenin has less adverse negative effects on health, but there is still one thing to pay attention to. Manman nutritionist pointed out that in addition to the above-mentioned benefits to the body, apigenin also has the effect of anti-platelet aggregation, so those who are taking anti-coagulants need to pay special attention, such as those with atrial fibrillation, those who have just undergone cardiac catheterization, Hip surgery, knee surgery, etc., it is recommended to temporarily avoid related foods containing apigenin, such as the aforementioned chamomile tea, etc., or pay special attention to the amount of food to avoid excessive anticoagulation.

Editor in charge: Li Zhi

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