But celery offers a wealth of other nutrients, such as fibre, magnesium and potassium, that can help regulate blood pressure too.
Some of these are believed to have a soothing effect on stress hormones, which indirectly impact blood pressure.
Doctor Luke Laffin, from the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at Cleveland Clinic, noted: “To get the benefits, you should eat roughly four stalks – one cut, chopped – of celery daily.”
Coupled with a regular exercise routine, this can keep blood pressure in good nick for prolonged periods of time.