Celery Juice - Here are the ingredients that make it up:
Celery
Celery has many potential health benefits. Celery juice is low in sugar and contains potassium and vitamins A, C, and K. Research suggests that certain phytochemicals extracted from celery (caffeic acid, ferric acid, tannin, and saponin) have demonstrated properties:
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Anti-inflammatory 1,2
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Antibacterial 2
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Lowering blood sugar and serum lipid levels 2
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Antioxidant 3
Antioxidants can help protect cells from molecules called free radicals, which play a role in heart disease, cancer and the aging process.
1. Mencherini T, Cau A, Bianco G, Della Loggia R, Aquino RP, Autore G. An extract of Apium graveolens var. dulce leaves: structure of the major constituent, apiin, and its anti-inflammatory properties. J Pharm Pharmacol. 2007 Jun;59(6):891-7. doi:10.1211/jpp.59.6.0016. PMID: 17637182.
2. Li MY, Hou XL, Wang F, Tan GF, Xu ZS, Xiong AS. Advances in the research of celery, an important Apiaceae vegetable crop. Crit Rev Biotechnol. 2018 Mar;38(2):172-183. doi:10.1080/07388551.2017.1312275. Epub 2017 Apr 20. PMID: 28423952.
3. Kooti W, Daraei N. A Review of the Antioxidant Activity of Celery (Apium graveolens L). J Evid Based Complementary Altern Med. 2017 Oct;22(4):1029-1034. doi:10.1177/2156587217717415. Epub 2017 Jul 13. PMID: 28701046; PMCID: PMC5871295.
Lemon
Lemon, like many citrus fruits, is known to contain bioactive compounds such as phenolic compounds, flavonoids, vitamins (among the main ones, vitamin C (ascorbic acid)), which are thought to be responsible for a whole series of protective health benefits, among its activities: 1,2
- Antioxidant
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antitumor
- Antimicrobial
- Antifungal
- Protect cells from damage
- Produce collagen for the skin
- Absorb iron and support the immune system
- Lower blood pressure.
A study found that hesperidin (flavonoids), a natural compound found in citrus fruits, such as lemon, had a better balance of bone metabolism on bone health. 3
Another study shows that hesperidin can lower blood sugar levels, thus reducing the risk of diabetes. Additionally, the citric acid in lemon slows the conversion of starch to sugar, helping reduce blood sugar spikes and manage weight. 4
1. Oikeh EI, Omoregie ES, Oviasogie FE, Oriakhi K. Phytochemical, antimicrobial, and antioxidant activities of different citrus juice concentrates. Food Sci Nutr. 2015 Jul 30;4(1):103-9. doi:10.1002/fsn3.268. PMID: 26788316; PMCID: PMC4708628.
2. C. Rekha, G. Poornima, M. Manasa, V. Abhipsa, J. Pavithra Devi, HT, Vijay Kumar TR, Prashith Kekuda, Ascorbic Acid, Total Phenol Content and Antioxidant Activity of Fresh Juices of Four Ripe and Unripe Citrus Fruits, Chem Sci Trans., 2012, 1(2), 303-310 DOI:10.7598/cst2012.182.
3. Sandra Maria Sacco, Marie-Noëlle Horcajada, Elizabeth Offord, Phytonutrients for bone health during aging, Nutraceuticals themed section, First published: 05 February 2013, https://doi.org/10.1111/bcp.12033
4. Aruoma OI, Landes B, Ramful-Baboolall D, Bourdon E, Neergheen-Bhujun V, Wagner KH, Bahorun T. Functional benefits of citrus fruits in the management of diabetes. Prev Med. 2012 May;54 Suppl: S12-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2012.02.012. Epub 2012 Feb 25. PMID: 22373887.
Apple
Apples contain vitamin A, vitamin E, niacin, folic acid, pantothenic acid, choline, betaine, calcium, iron, magnesium and phosphorus.
Apple juice also contains a significant amount of vitamin C (ascorbic acid), an essential antioxidant that protects against oxidative stress, inflammation, and strengthens the body's immune system. In fact, one review suggests that, in 20 studies, apple juice consumed in moderation had positive effects on cardiovascular disease risk markers (particularly oxidative stress). 1
A trend toward lower triglyceride levels was also observed in those who consumed polyphenol-rich juice. 1,2
Polyphenols may also reduce oxidative cell damage in the intestine, 3,4 and may have both protective and therapeutic effects in the management of inflammatory bowel diseases. 5
Another study concluded that consuming foods rich in antioxidants such as apples can prevent the decline in cognitive performance that accompanies dietary and genetic deficiencies and aging. 6
1. Vallée Marcotte B, Verheyde M, Pomerleau S, Doyen A, Couillard C. Health Benefits of Apple Juice Consumption: A Review of Interventional Trials on Humans. Nutrients. 2022 Feb 16;14(4):821. doi:10.3390/nu14040821. PMID: 35215471; PMCID: PMC8879758. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8879758/
2. Hyson D, Studebaker-Hallman D, Davis PA, Gershwin ME. Apple juice consumption reduces plasma low-density lipoprotein oxidation in healthy men and women. J Med Food. 2000 Winter;3(4):159-66. doi: 10.1089/jmf.2000.3.159. PMID: 19236172.
3. Schaefer S, Baum M, Eisenbrand G, Dietrich H, Will F, Janzowski C. Polyphenolic apple juice extracts and their major constituents reduce oxidative damage in human colon cell lines. Mol Nutr Food Res. 2006 Jan;50(1):24-33. doi: 10.1002/mnfr.200500136. PMID: 16317784.
4. Shuhan Feng, Jianyong Yi*, Xuan Li, Xinye Wu, Yuanyuan Zhao, Youchuan Ma and Jinfeng Bi. J. Agric. Food Chem. 2021, 69, 1, 7–27. Publication Date: January 4, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.0c05481
5. Farzaei MH, Rahimi R, Abdollahi M. The role of dietary polyphenols in the management of inflammatory bowel disease. Curr Pharm Biotechnol. 2015;16(3):196-210. doi:10.2174/1389201016666150118131704. PMID: 25601607.
6. Chan A, Graves V, Shea TB. Apple juice concentrate maintains acetylcholine levels following dietary compromise. J Alzheimers Dis. 2006 Aug;9(3):287-91. doi:10.3233/jad-2006-9308. PMID: 16914839.
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