Benefits of Asparagus

Many weight lifters and bodybuilders today include asparagus as a regular part of their diet, but why is this?  Well, Asparagus helps keep the liver healthy by protecting it against the effects of alcohol and other harmful toxins.  Researchers from Korea tested Asparagus leaves to see if the reduced liver toxicity in human liver cells that were exposed to hydrogen peroxide.  From the testing they found that (ROS) the free radicals that cause cell damage were reduced by 70%.  The leaves were also found to reduce cellular toxicities from alcohol.  Apart from just liver benefits Asparagus has been proven to have anti aging benefits, be considered an aphrodisiac, protect against cancer, reduce pain and inflammation, reduce risk of heart disease and prevent birth defects.  Having learnt about Asparagus’s benefits on liver function I have included it in my diet 3 times per week and can honestly say from my own experience it has helped prevent hangovers on the odd nights of over drinking.

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