Benefits and drawbacks of drinking celery juice long-term
Oct 13, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Lei
Introduction
The main benefits of drinking celery juice long-term include enriching the blood, weight loss, and calming the nerves to improve sleep. However, potential drawbacks may include causing spleen and stomach deficiency-cold and inducing low blood pressure. Celery juice is low in calories and high in dietary fiber, promoting bowel movements, preventing constipation, and helping achieve weight loss. However, as a cooling beverage, celery juice may increase the burden on the spleen and stomach, potentially leading to deficiency-cold in these organs.
Generally, the benefits of regularly drinking celery juice include improving blood circulation, aiding weight loss, and promoting calmness and mental well-being. However, potential drawbacks may include causing spleen and stomach deficiency-cold and inducing low blood pressure. It is advisable to consume celery juice in moderation and avoid excessive intake to prevent bodily discomfort and adverse effects on health.
Celery juice contains abundant nutrients such as iron, carbohydrates, and protein, which can promote hemoglobin synthesis and enhance hematopoietic function, thus providing a blood-nourishing effect. With its low calorie content and high dietary fiber, celery juice helps clear intestinal buildup and relieve constipation, thereby preventing constipation and contributing to weight loss. The alkaline components in celery juice generally have a calming effect, helping to stabilize mood.
As a cooling beverage, long-term consumption of celery juice may increase the burden on the spleen and stomach, potentially leading to spleen and stomach deficiency-cold. Celery juice usually has a blood pressure-lowering effect; therefore, individuals with normal blood pressure may experience decreased blood pressure levels after drinking it, possibly resulting in abnormally low diastolic pressure.
