Celery Pheromone Benefits

If you're looking for a healthy snack and you want something light and crunchy, you might reach for celery. Celery has been known for its health benefits such as the vitamin C it contains and for reducing blood pressure. But you might not know that it also contains a male hormone called androsterone that acts as a pheromone to females.

What is a Pheromone?

• A pheromone is a chemical secreted by animals that influences the behavior of other animals.

Androsterone

• Androsterone is a male sex hormone that increases male characteristics. This hormone is produced by the metabolism of progesterone and can be found in both males and females. It is a weaker form of testosterone.

Effects of Androsterone

• Research indicates that when males eat celery, androsterone is secreted through their sweat and attracts females. Also, it is shown to increase feelings of well-being in women; if you're feeling blue, chomp on the celery and your mood will lift.

Benefits

• If you are male and you're looking to attract a woman, forget about those colognes that advertise they contain the pheromones to do that--just stock up on the celery.

Dangers

• There are no known dangers in eating too much celery. In fact, celery has the pleasant side effect of cleaning your teeth and freshening your breath, so eat up.