Impressive health benefits of asparagus A series of PresentationByMr. Allah Dad Khan former DG Agriculture Extension KP Province and Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture Peshawar allahdad52@gmail.com

4. Asparagus
Tender green tips available during a short growing
season. Asparagus plants continue to produce new
shoots every year and can last more than a
decade, producing a crop each spring. There are
two major forms; the green asparagus and the
white asparagus. Both are delicious.

6. 1. Asparagus Helps in Digestion
Asparagus is a good
source of fiber and
protein, both essential
for good digestion and
immunity.

7. 2. Asparagus Protect From
Diabetes
It contains a number of
anti-inflammatory
compounds that protect
you from type 2
diabetes and heart
disease.

8. 3.Asparagus Protects From Sun
Damage
It has antioxidants,
including one called
glutathione, which is
known to protect the
skin from sun damage,
pollution and the effects
of aging.

9. 4.Asparagus for Bone
Strengthening
 A study involving
Korean adults has
shown that low
vitamin K in the diet
leads to low bone
mineral density.
 This may cause hip or
other types fractures.
If you want strong,
healthy bones, eat
lots of asparagus
.

10. 5.Asparagus Decrease the risk of
Cancer
Asparagus contains a
unique carb called
inulin, which remains
undigested until it
reaches the large
intestine, where it helps
to absorb nutrients
better, and cut the risk
of colon cancer.

11. 6.Asparagus Regulates Blood
Sugar Level
Good news for those
struggling to manage
their blood sugar:
asparagus is a rich
source of B vitamins,
which are known to
regulate blood sugar
levels.

12. 7.Asparagus Boosts Kidney
Function
Green asparagus is
much more beneficial
than white, say reports.
The goodness is in the
stalk, which contains
vitamin A for better
vision, potassium for
smooth kidney
functioning, and trace
minerals that help boost
immunity.

13. 8.Asparagus Promote weight loss.
Asparagus is a rich
source of fiber, which
slows the breakdown of
food and reduces sugar
spike, which may make a
person feeling hungry
more quickly. The
vegetable is also a good
alternative to regular
sources of protein such
as meat. Proteins help
build muscle mass, and
muscles burn more
calories than fat.
Moreover, asparagus is
low in calories.

14. 9.Asparagus Decrease the
risk of high blood pressure
High blood pressure
may occur when
there’s too much salt
or sodium in the body.
Salt helps retain water.
When there’s an
excessive amount of
salt and water in the
body, however, it
causes a strain on the
kidneys and raises the
blood pressure.

15. 10. Asparagus and Pregnancy
Asparagus has high
levels of folate, which is
quite important during
pregnancy because it
aids in nucleic acid
synthesis, which is
needed for rapid
growth, for example,
during pregnancy.

16. 11. Asparagus and Kidney Stones
Asparagus also
contains vitamin B6,
which decreases urinary
oxalate production, a
factor behind calcium
oxalate kidney stone
production.

17. 12.Asparagus Boosts Fertility
Asparagus contains
vitamin E, which is
known to improve the
quality of sex hormones
and cells in both males
and females.

18. 13.Asparagus and Eye Health
Asparagus also has
vitamins A and C, which
are rich antioxidants
that can prevent
oxidative damage to the
retina caused by free
radicals in the body.

19. 14. Asparagus and
Rheumatism
 Rheumatism is a disease
marked by inflammation and
pain in the joints or muscles.
 A common type is rheumatic
arthritis, which can cause
severe pain and inhibit
movement.
 Studies have shown that
niacin intake can lower joint
pain.
 It is usually prescribed to
treat inflammation and
arthritis, but its presence in
asparagus can help you get
a certain amount without the
need for medication

20. 15.Asparagus Control Blood
Pressure
 Studies have shown
that increasing
consumption of calcium
can effectively relieve
high blood pressure.
 Calcium affects blood
pressure through its
other activities, such as
muscle activity or
changing the
metabolism of
electrolytes.

21. 16.Asparagus Treat Tuberculosis
The roots of asparagus
racemosus are known
for their effectiveness in
treating bronchitis and
tuberculosis.

22. 17.Asparagus Treats Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a
neurological disorder
characterized by
seizures.
It involves often painful,
uncontrollable spasms
of the body that limit
activity.

23. 19.Asparagus Fights Internal
Bleeding
Internal bleeding can be
extremely dangerous
because the blood loss
might prove fatal for
your organs.
 To control it, you will
need vitamin K.
Asparagus has
vitamin K and can
help you get the
protection you need.

24. 20.Asparagus Prevents Hearing Loss
 By preventing loss of
bone density,
asparagus can also
prevent hearing loss.
 Its antioxidant
properties may also
help prevent tinnitus,
which is usually high-
pitched continued
ringing in the ear that is
quite disturbing.


25. 21. Asparagus Improve Mood
 Vitamin B6 can help you
by raising serotonin levels
in your bloodstream,
keeping your moods high
and preventing disorders.
 Since it is involved in
hormone production in the
brain, it can effectively
treat mood disorders
caused by deficiencies in
neurotransmitter function
along with folic acid

26. 22. Asparagus Protects Thyroid
Gland
 Asparagus has
selenium, a deficiency
of which can lead to
thyroid problems.
 It effectively protects
the gland, regulating
production of oxygen
within it and warding
off harmful disease-
causing antibodies.

27. 23. Asparagus as Anti Tumor
Asparagus racemosus,
or wild asparagus,
contains a certain
variety of phytonutrients
known as
saponins. Studies have
demonstrated that the
saponins obtained from
asparagus possess
anti-cancer and anti-
inflammatory properties.

28. 24.Asparagus Reduces Diabetes
Studies conducted in
this regard have shown
significant results and
have proven that
asparagus helps in
keeping a check on
blood sugar levels,
improves insulin
secretion,
and provides an anti-
diabetic effect.

29. 25. Asparagus Reduces
Cataracts:
Asparagus is a source of
vitamin A, which is
essential for good vision.
Due to the presence of
antioxidants, it helps in
defending the retina from
the damage caused by
the oxygen-free radicals.
The presence of the
amino acid glutathione in
asparagus also helps in
reducing the risk of eye
ailments such as
cataracts and night
blindness.

30. 26. Asparagus and Rutin:
Asparagus is also a rich
source of rutin, a flavonoid that
possesses anti-inflammatory
properties and is used to treat
hemorrhoids and prevent the
clotting of blood. It also
enhances the permeability of
capillaries, strengthens the
blood vessels and protects
them from becoming
fragile. Rutin also prevents the
hardening of arteries by
reducing the viscosity of blood
and helps in easing
hypertension, reducing
cholesterol, and maintaining
cardiovascular health.

31. 27.Asparagus and
Neurodegenerative Diseases:
Studies have provided
evidence that asparagus
racemosus is effective in
treating
neurodegenerative
diseases like Alzheimer’s,
Parkinson’s, and
Huntington’s diseases.
These beneficial effects
are attributed to the
presence of
phytoestrogens in
asparagus racemosus
that have certain
neuroprotective effects.