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    3 Health Benefits of Cilantro

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    Cilantro provides several potential health benefits according to a nutritionist. It is a good source of vitamins A, C, and K. It also contains antioxidants like polyphenols that can reduce inflammation and prevent cell damage. While research is still limited, some studies suggest cilantro may help cardiovascular health by regulating blood pressure and heart rhythm due to its antioxidant content. However, more research is still needed to understand its effects on cardiovascular issues. Additionally, a small percentage of people are highly sensitive to the smell of cilantro and it can taste unpleasant to them. Cilantro also poses a risk of contamination if eaten raw.

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    Cilantro provides several potential health benefits according to a nutritionist. It is a good source of vitamins A, C, and K. It also contains antioxidants like polyphenols that can reduce inflammation and prevent cell damage. While research is still limited, some studies suggest cilantro may help cardiovascular health by regulating blood pressure and heart rhythm due to its antioxidant content. However, more research is still needed to understand its effects on cardiovascular issues. Additionally, a small percentage of people are highly sensitive to the smell of cilantro and it can taste unpleasant to them. Cilantro also poses a risk of contamination if eaten raw.

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    Cilantro provides several potential health benefits according to a nutritionist. It is a good source of vitamins A, C, and K. It also contains antioxidants like polyphenols that can reduce inflammation and prevent cell damage. While research is still limited, some studies suggest cilantro may help cardiovascular health by regulating blood pressure and heart rhythm due to its antioxidant content. However, more research is still needed to understand its effects on cardiovascular issues. Additionally, a small percentage of people are highly sensitive to the smell of cilantro and it can taste unpleasant to them. Cilantro also poses a risk of contamination if eaten raw.

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    3 Health Benefits of Cilantro, According to a Nutritionist

    By Cynthia Sass, MPH, RDFebruary 09, 2022


    Cilantro—aka the leaves of the coriander plant—is a bright green herb
    commonly used in Mexican, Asian, and Middle Eastern cooking, as well as
    other cuisines around the globe. Apart from its somewhat citrusy, peppery
    flavor (to most people, anyway), cilantro is added to dishes for its potential
    health perks. Here's the lowdown on cilantro's benefits, plus how to eat it and
    why some people simply cannot bear the way it tastes. 

    Cilantro benefits

    There is little research into the health benefits of cilantro. However, research
    indicates this leafy garnish has a few potential perks.

    1. Cilantro is a good source of nutrients

    In addition to color and flavor, cilantro adds nutrition to your plate. A quarter
    cup of raw cilantro leaves (about the size of a golf ball) provides 16% of the
    daily value (DV) of vitamin K, which supports bone health and helps wounds
    heal. It also offers 5% DV of vitamin A and 2% DV of vitamin C—two vitamins
    responsible for immune function. Plus, said serving size adds less than one
    calorie to your meal. 

    2. Cilantro contains antioxidants

    Beyond its vitamin value, cilantro also offers up important compounds called
    antioxidants, according to a 2022 review published in the journal Molecules.
    While cilantro has many types of antioxidants, one class, known as
    polyphenols, is particularly important. Why? Polyphenols reduce inflammation
    and prevent cell damage that may have otherwise contributed to premature
    aging and heightened disease risk. 
    3. Cilantro may help cardiovascular health

    Traditional medicine has long used parts of the coriander plant (including
    cilantro leaves) to treat pain, inflammation, gastrointestinal problems,
    and diabetes. While most of the medicinal properties of the plant have yet to be
    studied, the same 2022 review published in Molecules found the herb may
    have cardiovascular benefits, such as regulating blood pressure and heart
    rhythm. The researchers theorize that this is due to cilantro's high antioxidant
    content. 

    However, of the 18 studies the review assessed, only two were conducted in
    humans. Therefore, you shouldn't expect munching on cilantro to ease any
    cardiovascular issues; a lot more research needs to be done.

    Potential drawbacks of cilantro


    In general, cilantro has few downsides, especially when it comes to nutrition
    content. However, a few people may want to avoid cilantro. For example, up
    to 14% of the population has a genetic variant that makes them highly
    sensitive to the smell of a compound in cilantro called aldehydes. Since smell
    and taste are so closely linked, this can make the fresh, citrus-esque herb
    taste like soap or dirt instead. 

    Additionally, because cilantro is often consumed raw, it poses the risk of being
    contaminated with bacteria that would have otherwise been killed via cooking.
    Between 1998 and 2017, at least 20 cilantro-associated foodborne outbreaks
    were reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This led to
    659 illnesses and 67 hospitalizations, according to Colorado State
    University's Food Source Information site. If you're at a higher risk of developing
    a more serious illness due to foodborne bacteria—for example, you're
    pregnant, over 65, or have a pre-existing medical condition—you should talk
    to your healthcare provider about whether you should only consume cooked
    cilantro.

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