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Celery can help workers sleep well. Photo: Kieu Vu
Celery can help workers sleep well. Photo: Kieu Vu

To get a good night's sleep, workers should increase their celery intake

Kiều Vũ (Theo AASM) 09/01/2026 09:00 (GMT+7)

Good sleep is very important for everyone, especially those working in some jobs.

Many nutritional studies show that celery is a food that is beneficial for the nervous system and sleep thanks to its relaxing compound, along with potassium, magnesium and high water content.

Although not everyone needs to increase celery, for some specific occupational groups, supplementing this vegetable can help improve sleep quality naturally.

First of all, intellectual workers such as office workers, programmers, accountants, teachers or researchers should pay attention to celery. The nature of their work is to be highly focused, process a lot of information and often suffer from prolonged mental pressure. Accumulated neurological stress makes it difficult for them to fall asleep or sleep poorly. The nutrients in celery help calm the nervous system, reduce the feeling of restlessness, thereby supporting the relaxation process before bed.

The second group is workers working in shifts or frequently changing their hours, such as nurses, night shift doctors, factory workers, security guards or flight attendants. Their biological clock is prone to disruption, leading to insomnia or poor sleep. Celery with its high water content and mineral content helps the body balance electrolytes, supports the regulation of circadian rhythm and reduces fatigue after long work shifts.

The third group is physical laborers at medium to high intensity, such as construction workers, loads, farmers or sports coaches, who can also benefit from celery. After a day of exercise, muscles are easily stiff and the nervous system is in a state of agitation. Magnesium in celery helps relax muscles, reduce night cramps and support deeper sleep.

Celery is not a " sleep medicine" but is a food that supports safe and healthy sleep.

Especially for workers who are subject to a lot of mental pressure, shift disorders or great physical exhaustion, increasing celery in daily meals can contribute to improving sleep quality, thereby improving health and long-term labor efficiency.

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