Health Benefits of Asparagus

Aug 28, 2022

Asparagus, officially known as Asparagus officinalis, is a member of the lily family and it comes in a variety of colors, which includes green, white, and purple. This vegetable is packed with nutrients, like vitamins A, C, E, K, and B6, as well as folate, iron, copper, calcium, and protein.

Equally, this vegetable contains the amino acid asparagine, which is important in the development and functioning of the brain.

Health benefits of Asparagus

1. Helps lower blood pressure

This vegetable contains a compound called asparagine, which may help improve blood flow, in turn lowering blood pressure. Also, asparagus contains potassium, an important nutrient for keeping your heart, bones, kidneys, and nerves functioning and healthy.

2. Helps prevent Urinary Tract infections (UTIs)

Eating more of this vegetable can help flush excess fluid and salt from your body, which in turn helps to prevent urinary tract infections. Note that, Asparagus contains high levels of the amino acid asparagine, making it a natural diuretic.

3. Prevents kidney stones

Asparagus can act as a natural diuretic, which helps flush out toxins in the kidneys and prevent kidney stones. That is, it helps the body to get rid of excess salt and fluid that are harmful to the body. Nonetheless, note that people suffering from kidney stones are not allowed to eat this vegetable because it will instead cause more harm than good.

4. Improves digestion

Asparagus contains a high amount of fiber and protein which help stabilize and ease digestion. These two nutrients, help move food through the gut and in turn, provides relief during the digestion process.

Side effects of eating asparagus

In case you are allergic to this vegetable, then you are likely to have negative effects from it. Once you realize your body has refused it, it is advisable to stay always from it.
One major side effect which is not considered bad is the fact that, when you consume this vegetable, your urine smells a lot.

32 Comments

Ndashi ivy on August 28, 2022 at 2:42 am

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Leniter Afumbom on August 28, 2022 at 2:54 am

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Wilfred on August 28, 2022 at 4:35 am

I have never seen this type, how and where can we find it here in Cameroon
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Wepnje Courage on August 28, 2022 at 2:40 pm

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Ameh Frank on August 28, 2022 at 7:13 pm

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Honorine Mbikum on August 29, 2022 at 5:52 am

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Ijeh E on August 29, 2022 at 3:12 pm

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Nkeh Beyou on August 30, 2022 at 1:59 pm

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Mbaku Zidanise Mbayi on October 1, 2022 at 1:50 pm

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