Description
Celery Seed (Apium graveolens) contains many beneficial plant compounds These compounds are found primarily in the seeds of the plant. The top three you should know about are:
- luteolin
- 3-n-butylphthalide (3nB)
- beta-selinene
These compounds have been researched for their role in supporting the body’s inflammation process and possibly affecting uric acid.
Celery seed comes from the apium graveolens plant that grows in marshlands. The flowers produce tiny brown seeds, the fruit of the plant.
Celery seeds also contain the essential fatty acids omega-6 and omega-3. Both provide a host of health benefits and are important to supporting the body’s healthy levels of uric acid.
Side Effects of Celery Seed Extract
For an adult who suffers from no other conditions aside from gout, celery seed in high amounts may include:
- skin inflammation
- sensitivity to the sun
In adults that suffer from other conditions, some possible risks of celery seed include:
- uterine contractions in pregnant women
- inflammation for people with kidney disease
- bleeding for people with blood disorders
- low blood pressure for people with hypotension
Healthy individuals face rather minor side effects considering the benefit, but people with any of the mentioned conditions should talk to their doctor about the safest method for treating their gout.
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