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Pregnancy: Celery oil and celery seeds are LIKELY UNSAFE when taken by mouth during pregnancy in the amounts found in medicine. Large amounts of celery might make the uterus contract and cause a miscarriage.
Breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if it is safe to use celery when breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Allergies: Celery can cause allergic reactions in people who are sensitive to certain other plants and spices including wild carrot, mugwort, birch, caraway, fennel or coriander seeds, parsley, anise, plantain, and dandelion. This has been called the "celery-carrot-mugwort-spice syndrome," or the "celery-mugwort-birch-spice" syndrome.
Bleeding disorders: There is concern that celery might increase the risk of bleeding when used in medicinal amounts. Don't use celery if you have a bleeding disorder.
Kidney problems: Don't use celery in medicinal amounts if you have kidney problems. Celery might cause inflammation.
Low blood pressure: Celery in medicinal amounts might lower blood pressure. If your blood pressure is already low, taking celery might make it drop too much.
Surgery: Celery can affect the central nervous system. There is some concern that celery, in combination with anesthesia and other medications used during and after surgery might slow down the central nervous system too much. Stop using celery at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
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The possible side effects of eating celery include:
Celery allergy: Celery is a common food allergen and the allergic reactions can range from oral contact urticaria to anaphylactic shock. The allergy can occur when it is eaten raw, cooked or as a form of a spice. People who are sensitive to celery may be sensitive to other herbs and spices too, usually called the Celery-Carrot-Mugwort-Condiment Syndrome. Celery consumption may also cause sensitivity to the sun.
Skin irritations: Consumption of the vegetable or the juice may cause allergic contact dermatitis (eczema), acute urticaria (hives), and angioedema (skin swelling) in some people.
Pesticides: Celery features in the EWG’s Dirty Dozen list for 2020 for containing chemical pesticide residue, which could be potentially harmful to health. If you are drinking the juice made from raw celery, make sure each stalk is properly cleaned. EWG suggests buying organic or locally grown vegetables to combat the pesticide issue. Alternatively, it is better to cook the vegetables rather than eating it raw to avoid toxins.
Gastrointestinal problems: Registered dieticians do caution people from excessive consumption of the vegetable for weight-loss reasons as it can cause diarrhea or bloating sensations due to its high fiber content. *