Parsley explained: what it is and what its leaves contain
The NIH says parsley is also called Carum petroselinum. Its leaves contain vitamins A and C, and Max Vitalize lists parsley inside a 176 mg proprietary blend. One product we reviewed lists parsley, but no label prints its individual amount.
- What it is
- Plant
- In the products we reviewed
- 1, its label does not print the amount
What parsley is
How much parsley each product gives
Amount not printed: the dashed line shows the most it can be, the whole blend
Before you take it
Side effects
- Allergic reactions are the main adverse reactions, including cross reactions with carrot, celery and fennel.1
Ask a doctor first
- There are no data on whether parsley components enter breast milk or on its safety for nursing mothers or infants.1
- Parsley essential oil should not be used because its apiol and myristicin may be toxic.1
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. A supplement is not a medicine.
The product we reviewed that lists parsley
| Product | Form and serving | Parsley per serving | Our score | Price a bottle | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Max Vitalize#3 in men's health support | Capsules2 capsules | Not printedIn a 176 mg proprietary blend | 9.3 | $49 | Check price |
Questions people ask
What is parsley?
Parsley is also called Carum petroselinum, according to the NIH. Its leaves contain vitamins A and C.
What vitamins are in parsley leaves?
Parsley leaves contain vitamins A and C.
What are the side effects of parsley?
Allergic reactions are the main adverse reactions to parsley, including cross reactions with carrot, celery and fennel.
Is parsley essential oil safe?
No, parsley essential oil should not be used because its apiol and myristicin may be toxic.
Is parsley safe while nursing?
There are no data on parsley's safety for nursing mothers or infants, or on whether its components enter breast milk. Ask a clinician before starting if you are nursing.
Which supplements we reviewed contain parsley?
Max Vitalize is the only product we reviewed that lists parsley. Its label places parsley inside a 176 mg proprietary blend without printing a separate parsley amount.
Sources
The products, amounts and prices come from each product's label and checkout, as its review shows them. AI drafts our pages from listed sources, figures are checked against them, and we have not tried the products.
- 1NIH LactMed, Parsleyncbi.nlm.nih.gov/bookschecked