Parsley contains many biological compounds such as flavonoids, polyphenols, vitamins A, C, K and essential oils such as linalool. These substances have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, helping to protect cells from the effects of toxins.
Some studies have noted that compounds in cilantro have the ability to create complexes with metal ions - that is, binding to heavy metals such as lead, mercury or cadmium to support excretion through the excretory system.
In addition, environmental studies also show that cilantro powder has the ability to absorb heavy metals in water thanks to chemical functional groups such as hydroxyl and carboxyl.
Some preclinical studies show that extracts from sativum coriander can bind to heavy metals, helping them to be easily excreted through urine or feces.
Heavy metals are toxic mainly through oxidative stress. Antioxidants in cilantro help reduce damage to liver and kidney cells - the two main organs involved in detoxification.
According to nutritional studies, reducing oxidative stress helps maintain the activity of the endogenous detoxifying enzyme system, thereby supporting the body to process and eliminate toxins more effectively.
Cilantro has a mild diuretic effect, helping to increase urine secretion - the main route to remove some heavy metals from the body.
Despite many positive preclinical studies, medical research organizations warn that human evidence is still very limited.
This is consistent with the views of organizations such as the National Institutes of Health and the World Health Organization, which emphasize that treatment of heavy metal contamination needs to be based on medical methods such as controlled detoxification therapy.
Although it cannot replace treatment, cilantro can still be used as a supporting food:
Eat raw: keep vitamins and active ingredients
Cilantro water (light detox): boil 30-50g of vegetables with water to drink
Other vegetable smoothies: increase fiber and antioxidants
Use should be moderate, about 20-50g/day.
