Celery Nutrition: Benefits, Leaves & Adverse Effects

Celery is more than just a low-calorie snack; its leaves contain significant nutritional value. Explore the benefits of celery and cucumber juice while being mindful of potential toxins and adverse effects associated with high consumption.

Toxins in Celery

Published Jul,08 2011  |  By Sage Kalmus

Celery contains certain toxins called psoralens with potentially carcinogenic effects and goitrogens with potentially anti-thyroid effects. Celery is also one of the vegetables highest in pesticide content, unless it is organically grown, and is vulnerable to a kind of mold called mycotoxins.

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