Asparagus Extract

Asparagus extract is a medicinal and edible vegetable rich in flavonoids, polysaccharides and saponins and other bioactive factors. The edible part of asparagus is the tender stem, which is regarded as a valuable vegetable with rich nutrition and both food and medicine in the West, and has the reputation of "the king of vegetables" in the world. Modern biological studies have shown that asparagus has a variety of biological activities because it is rich in saponins, flavonoids, polysaccharides, selenium and free amino acids and other active factors, and has become a research target for medicinal functional plants.

Asparagus Extract Nutrition Facts

1. The quality of protein, carbohydrates, multivitamins and trace elements contained in asparagus extract is better than that of ordinary vegetables, while the calorie content is lower.

2. Asparagus extract is rich in B vitamins, vitamin A and trace elements such as selenium, iron, manganese, zinc, etc. Green main stems contain more vitamin A than white ones.

3. Asparagus extract also contains more asparagine, aspartic acid and other saponins. Asparaginase is a drug used to treat leukemia. Therefore, asparagus has become one of the health vegetables.

4. Asparagus also has various amino acids necessary for the human body. The selenium content of asparagus extract is higher than that of ordinary vegetables, close to the selenium-rich mushrooms, and even comparable to the selenium content of sea fish, sea shrimp and other ingredients.

What Is Asparagus Extract Health Benefit?

1. Prevention of fetal malformation

Asparagus extract is one of the best natural sources of folic acid. Adequate folic acid intake is important during periods of rapid growth such as pregnancy, infancy, and adolescence. Asparagus extract is very high in folic acid. Taking folic acid supplements during pregnancy seems to help prevent miscarriage and protect the growing fetal neural tube.

2. Reduce the risk of depression

This is also the credit of folic acid, by preventing the formation of excess homocysteine in the body. Homocysteine blocks blood and other nutrients from reaching the brain. Too much homocysteine may also interfere with the production of the feel-good hormones serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, which regulate mood, sleep, and appetite.

3. Good for heart health

First of all, the tender stems and tips of asparagus contain many biologically active components, such as rutin, asparagus saponins, and steroids. Among them, rutin can maintain vascular resistance, reduce its permeability, and reduce fragility; asparagus saponins, steroids and other flavonoids can increase coronary blood flow, prevent arrhythmia, and also have the effect of lowering blood fat and blood pressure.

Secondly, the trace elements contained in asparagus extract are also very helpful for cardiovascular diseases, so as to maintain cardiovascular health.

4. Prevention of osteoporosis

Low vitamin K intake is associated with higher fracture risk. Asparagus extract is rich in vitamin K, and a good vitamin K intake can enhance bone health by improving calcium absorption and reducing the amount of calcium excreted in the urine. The iron in asparagus extract also helps keep bones and joints strong and elastic.

5. Prevent cancer

Asparagus is rich in selenium and folic acid. Selenium has anti-cancer effects. Low levels of folic acid intake are associated with an increased risk of various cancers. The combination of the two enhances its anti-cancer effects. Asparagus extract has a good effect on lymph gland cancer, bladder cancer, lung cancer and skin cancer. It is also effective against other cancers. Asparagus extract normalizes cell growth and prevents the spread of cancer cells.

6. Promote digestion and help lose weight

Asparagus is high in dietary fiber. This helps promote regular movement in the gastrointestinal tract, prevents constipation, flushes out toxins, and reduces the risk of colon cancer.

Asparagus Extract Application

1. Asparagus extract can effectively enhance and improve the memory of the human body, so it can be eaten alone as a food, or prepared as a corresponding food for improving and improving the memory of the human body.

2. Asparagus saponin, the component of asparagus extract, has the function of improving and regulating immunity. Long-term use has the effect of anti-fatigue. It is applied to natural green functional health care products, and can be used to prepare asparagus oral liquid, asparagus capsules, series of asparagus tea, asparagus milk, etc. Products to meet different needs.

3. The results of the study found that asparagus juice can effectively inhibit the synthesis of melanin in zebrafish at low concentrations, and has an inhibitory effect on the activity of tyrosinase in zebrafish. Asparagus extract is also used in cosmetics, animal feed, etc. It is the most abundant category of deep-processed products among all crops.

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