Few pantry staples spark as much debate as cilantro.
Its bright green leaves add a fresh, citrusy kick to salsa and other dishes.
But for millions of Americans with genetic mutations, the refreshing herb tastes more like soap than anything else.
Now, cilantro is stirring up another debate on social media, where wellness creators have touted it as a natural treatment for type 2 diabetes, a heavy-hitting detox and an infection-fighting superfood.
To separate the hype from the science, the Daily Mail asked two nutrition experts what research says about cilantro’s supposed health benefits.
Can this everyday herb really live up to the claims? Here’s
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