Curly-leaf parsley

Parsley/Nutrient Depletion:

  • GeneralGeneral: Parsley is high (1.70% by mass), in oxalic acid, which can promote nutrient depletion (53).
  • CalciumCalcium: Parsley did not affect the absorption of calcium (185). Further details are lacking.
  • IronIron: Based on in vitro study, parsley had iron-chelating effects (180). Parsley inhibited intestinal absorption of iron (187).
  • PotassiumPotassium: Based on animal study, parsley decreased levels of serum potassium (7).
  • Serum glucoseSerum glucose: Based on an animal diabetic model, parsley reduced blood glucose (56; 57; 58; 8; 7).
  • SodiumSodium: Based on animal study, parsley decreased levels of serum sodium (7).