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Food and Nutrition Science / Parsley: An Impressive Herb With Health Benefits
« on: March 28, 2019, 01:41:25 PM »
Rich in Nutrients
Parsley contains several important nutrients, such as vitamins A, K, and C. It’s also a good source of the minerals calcium, iron, magnesium, and potassium.
Calories: 2
Vitamin A: 12% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI)
Vitamin C: 16% of the RDI
Vitamin K: 154% of the RDI
May Improve Blood Sugar
Elevated blood sugar levels can increase your risk of conditions like diabetes or metabolic syndrome. Some rat studies found parsley to effectively reduce blood sugar levels.
Can Benefit Heart Health
Heart conditions like heart attacks and strokes are the leading cause of death worldwide. An unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, smoking, and high alcohol intake can all contribute to heart disease. Parsley contains carotenoid antioxidants and vitamin C — both of which have been shown to benefit heart health.
May Aid Kidney Health
Parsley may help keep your kidneys healthy by fighting inflammation and reducing high blood pressure and your risk of kidney stones.
Other Potential Benefits
Parsley may improve your health in the following ways as well:
Antibacterial properties. Parsley contains essential oils, including apiol and myristicin, which have antibacterial effects and fight potentially harmful bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus.
May benefit bone health. Parsley is rich in vitamin K, potassium, magnesium, and calcium — all of which are essential to bone health.
May boost immunity. Research shows that apigenin — an antioxidant in parsley — regulates immune function by reducing inflammation and preventing cellular damage.
May enhance liver health. Studies in rats with diabetes found that parsley extract may prevent liver damage, enhance liver function, and boost antioxidant levels.
Source: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/parsley#other-benefits
Parsley contains several important nutrients, such as vitamins A, K, and C. It’s also a good source of the minerals calcium, iron, magnesium, and potassium.
Calories: 2
Vitamin A: 12% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI)
Vitamin C: 16% of the RDI
Vitamin K: 154% of the RDI
May Improve Blood Sugar
Elevated blood sugar levels can increase your risk of conditions like diabetes or metabolic syndrome. Some rat studies found parsley to effectively reduce blood sugar levels.
Can Benefit Heart Health
Heart conditions like heart attacks and strokes are the leading cause of death worldwide. An unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, smoking, and high alcohol intake can all contribute to heart disease. Parsley contains carotenoid antioxidants and vitamin C — both of which have been shown to benefit heart health.
May Aid Kidney Health
Parsley may help keep your kidneys healthy by fighting inflammation and reducing high blood pressure and your risk of kidney stones.
Other Potential Benefits
Parsley may improve your health in the following ways as well:
Antibacterial properties. Parsley contains essential oils, including apiol and myristicin, which have antibacterial effects and fight potentially harmful bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus.
May benefit bone health. Parsley is rich in vitamin K, potassium, magnesium, and calcium — all of which are essential to bone health.
May boost immunity. Research shows that apigenin — an antioxidant in parsley — regulates immune function by reducing inflammation and preventing cellular damage.
May enhance liver health. Studies in rats with diabetes found that parsley extract may prevent liver damage, enhance liver function, and boost antioxidant levels.
Source: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/parsley#other-benefits
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