Is Asparagus good for you?

    Very. Asparagus is one of the best sources of Vitamin K. It's also packed full of antioxidants, and is great for brain function.

    Vitamin K

    Good for Blood & Bones

    Improves blood clotting and wound healing, and helps keep bones strong and healthy.

    Vitamin C

    Boosts Immune System

    Helps protect cells, prevent illness and fight off infection.

    Thiamin (B1)

    Boosts Energy and Metabolism

    Thiamin helps break down and release energy from carbs. It's also beneficial for proper functioning of the nervous system, brain, muscles, heart, and digestive system.

    Antioxidants

    Protects Cells

    Helps stabilise free radicals, protecting cells from potentially dangerous mutations.

    Nutrients

    Nutritional value in 6 spears of Asparagus...
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    Absent Nutrients: Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Fatty acids, Cholesterol, Caffeine

    Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) % shown for adult females, as published by the NHS (UK).

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    Medical Research into eating Asparagus

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    Lists Containing Asparagus

    High Asparagine Foods

    Asparagine is an amino acid, which has recently been rumored to aid the spread of breast cancer. Trials on mice have shown that low-asparagine diets, combined with blocking asparagine production in the body, greatly reduced the breast cancer’s ability to spread.

    Foods to Help Avoid Acid Reflux and Heartburn

    Foods which are recommended by dieticians to prevent acid splashing up from your stomach, causing discomfort.

    Best Sources of Vitamin K

    The best sources of VItamin K, which is good for blood clotting and maintaining healthy bones.

    Eating too much Asparagus is going to make your urine smell quite strongly! It may also cause some bloating, but there are no serious side effects.