Korean scientists writing in the Journal of Food Science highlighted the benefit of asparagus in avoiding a hangover.[vi] It turns out extract of asparagus contains amino acids and minerals that may protect liver cells against toxins from alcohol.
Testing the extract on human and animal liver cells, the researchers found that it substantially fought cellular toxicity typically linked to the oxidative stress caused by chronic alcohol consumption.
2. Inhibits Growth of Leukemia CellsPromising research shows the effect of two phytochemicals abundantly found in asparagus,[vii] which may inhibit the growth of cancer cells in leukemia. "The inhibitory effect on DNA synthesis was found to be irreversible," the researchers wrote.
3. Wards Off DepressionResearchers investigated the antidepressant-like effect of a standardized hydroethanolic extract of Asparagus adscendens.[viii] Results from 14 days of pre-treatment showed antidepressant-like effects, with the behavioral improvement supported by enhanced levels of monoamines and reduced corticosterone levels in asparagus-treated animals.
Another variety of the vegetable, named Asparagus cochinchinensis, also has antidepressant-like and neuroprotective properties.[ix]
4. Lowers Blood Pressure LevelsAsparagus contains potassium, a mineral associated with lowering high blood pressure.
In a study of animal models with high blood pressure, subjects were fed a diet containing 5% asparagus or a standard diet without the vegetable.[x]
After 10 weeks, the animals on the asparagus diet exhibited significantly lower systolic blood pressure, urinary protein excretion and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) activity in the kidney compared to those in the other group. The 2″-hydroxy nicotianamine in asparagus may be inhibiting ACE activity in the kidney, therefore preventing high blood pressure and assisting renal function.
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