Parsley
Benefits of Parsley
- Kidneys and fluid balance
- Where it's from: Native to Mediterranean regions
- Form: Extract
- Food Source: Parsley
What is Parsley?
Parsley is a herb that we've all probably encountered sprinkled on top of pasta, risottos and stews, adding vibrant colour and a bitter, peppery taste. However, did you know it has also attracted the interest of researchers? Fresh parsley is a source of nutrients such as vitamin C and vitamin K, as well as natural plant compounds.
What does the research say about Parsley?
Much of the research interest in parsley is in the kidneys. The kidneys filter waste products from bodily processes out of your blood and into your urine, maintaining a balance of water, salts and minerals. Parsley has been studied for its diuretic effect, which means its effect on the production of urine.
Parsley has also featured in a two-case report looking at the urinary tract, and laboratory research has tested parsley and rosemary extracts against bacteria found in the urinary tract, such as E. coli.
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