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Parsley affects the blood due to its rich chemical composition. Many elements in it influence various biological processes in the body in different ways. Despite the benefits of parsley, not everyone can use it.
How does parsley affect the blood?
The effect of parsley on the body is related to its chemical composition. The following elements are especially important:
- vitamin A is involved in the glycosylation of blood glycoproteins (proteins);
- riboflavin (B2) is needed for the formation of antibodies and red blood cells;
- vitamin E participates in metabolic processes in the blood plasma, diluting it;
- folic acid prevents an increase in the size of red blood cell precursor cells, which is fraught with megaloblastic anemia;
- pyridoxine (B6) is important for preventing sudden fluctuations in glucose, thins the blood;
- nicotinic acid is needed for normal concentration of lipoproteins, increasing its fibrinolytic activity, dilation of small vessels, improving microcirculation, mild anticoagulant effect (blood thinning);
- Vitamin C inhibits the glycosylation of hemoglobin, the conversion of glucose into sorbitol, and thins the blood;
- vitamin K affects coagulation, vascular biology;
- potassium and sodium maintain the osmotic concentration of the blood;
- calcium is involved in coagulation processes;
- silicon increases the strength and elasticity of blood vessels;
- magnesium reduces the risk of PMS;
- iron is an important component of hemoglobin;
- cobalt is involved in hematopoiesis;
- chromium prevents an increase in cholesterol levels;
- zinc is important for preventing anemia.
The complex of elements in the composition really thins the blood. This prevents an increase in the density of its circulation. There is another connection between parsley and blood clotting - some elements in the composition thicken the latter. This mainly applies to vitamin K. In percentage terms, it is less than ascorbic acid, which has the opposite effect.
The plant thins the blood, has a beneficial effect on other body systems, and is useful for the prevention of many diseases and disorders.
The benefits of parsley for the circulatory system
The product has a complex effect on the circulatory system. It provides the following effects:
- strengthening capillary blood vessels;
- participation in hematopoiesis (blood formation);
- prevention of atherosclerosis;
- increasing hemoglobin levels and preventing anemia;
- blood thinning.
How to take parsley
The best option is to include the product in your diet fresh. It is most effective when the greens are only from the garden, since they contain a maximum of valuable elements. During storage, processing and other processes, the product becomes less and less useful.
To thin the blood, it is enough to consume 5-15 g of fresh plant per day. Exceeding the norm is fraught with deterioration in health.
For medicinal purposes, infusions and decoctions are made. To get benefits for the circulatory system, you can use the following recipe:
- Finely chop fresh or dried herbs.
- 2 tbsp. l. pour a glass of boiling water over the parsley.
- Keep on low heat for half an hour.
- Strain.
- Add warm water to make a whole glass of broth.
- Take 1 tbsp. l. before meals four times a day.
Contraindications for use
Parsley is absolutely contraindicated in case of individual intolerance. Such greens are considered hypoallergenic, but there is still a small risk of a negative reaction of the body to it. There are other contraindications:
- acute inflammatory diseases of the urinary system;
- epilepsy;
- exacerbation of ulcers;
- disturbance of calcium metabolism.
The benefits of parsley largely depend on the conditions of its cultivation - the place should be environmentally friendly, and the use of fertilizers should be moderate.
Conclusion
Parsley affects the blood due to the biochemical elements it contains. In most cases, greens are beneficial for the body, especially when consumed fresh. Sometimes it is contraindicated or should be limited in the diet.
