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Digestive Health: Asparagus is rich in dietary fiber, particularly insoluble fiber, which promotes digestive health by adding bulk to stool, supporting regular bowel movements, and preventing constipation. The fiber in asparagus also feeds beneficial gut bacteria, promoting a healthy gut microbiota and reducing the risk of digestive disorders such as diverticulosis and colon cancer.
Heart Health: Asparagus contains nutrients such as folate, potassium, and antioxidants, which support heart health. Folate helps to lower levels of homocysteine in the blood, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. Potassium helps to regulate blood pressure by counteracting the effects of sodium and relaxing blood vessel walls. Antioxidants such as vitamin C and flavonoids help to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, further supporting heart health.
Blood Sugar Control: Asparagus has a low glycemic index (GI) and contains soluble fiber, which helps to slow down the absorption of glucose from the digestive tract, preventing spikes in blood sugar levels. Including asparagus in meals can help to stabilize blood sugar levels and improve insulin sensitivity, making it beneficial for individuals with diabetes or those at risk of developing diabetes.
Weight Management: Asparagus is low in calories and rich in fiber, making it a filling and satisfying food choice for individuals looking to manage their weight. The fiber in asparagus helps to increase feelings of fullness and reduce overall calorie intake, promoting weight loss or weight maintenance. Asparagus is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, providing essential nutrients without excess calories.
Anti-inflammatory Effects: Asparagus contains various antioxidants, including vitamin E, vitamin C, and flavonoids, which help to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in the body. Chronic inflammation is associated with many chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Including asparagus in the diet can help to reduce inflammation and lower the risk of inflammatory conditions.
Bone Health: Asparagus is a good source of vitamin K, which plays a crucial role in bone health by regulating calcium absorption and bone mineralization. Adequate vitamin K intake is essential for maintaining strong and healthy bones and reducing the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. Asparagus also contains other nutrients such as calcium and phosphorus, which contribute to bone strength and density.
Diuretic Properties: Asparagus contains compounds such as asparagine and potassium that have diuretic effects, promoting the production of urine and aiding in the elimination of excess fluids and toxins from the body. This diuretic action may help to reduce bloating, water retention, and swelling, particularly in individuals with conditions such as edema or high blood pressure.
Garden asparagus,Common asparagus
Rank | Probiotic | Impact |
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genus | Bifidobacterium | Increases |
species | Bacteroides uniformis | Reduces |
species | Bifidobacterium adolescentis | Increases |
species | Bifidobacterium animalis | Increases |
species | Bifidobacterium bifidum | Increases |
species | Bifidobacterium breve | Increases |
species | Bifidobacterium catenulatum | Increases |
species | Bifidobacterium longum | Increases |
species | Bifidobacterium pseudocatenulatum | Increases |
species | Bifidobacterium pseudolongum | Increases |
We extend modifiers to include items that changes the parent and child taxa. I.e. for a species, that would be the genus that is belongs to and the strains in the species.
π Direct Citations | πͺπΆ Indirect Citations | Taxonomy | Rank | Effect |
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4 | 0 | Bifidobacterium | genus | Increases |
2 | 1 | Lactobacillus | genus | Increases |
2 | 0 | Lacticaseibacillus paracasei | species | Increases |
1 | 2 | Lactobacillus acidophilus | species | Decreases |
1 | 0 | Enterobacteriaceae | family | Decreases |
1 | 0 | Bacteroides | genus | Decreases |
1 | 0 | Fusarium | genus | Decreases |
1 | 0 | Malassezia | genus | Decreases |
1 | 0 | Alloprevotella | genus | Increases |
1 | 0 | Anaerotruncus | genus | Increases |
1 | 0 | Eubacterium | genus | Increases |
1 | 0 | Lachnoclostridium | genus | Increases |
1 | 0 | Oscillibacter | genus | Increases |
1 | 0 | Oscillospira | genus | Increases |
1 | 0 | Bacillota | phylum | Increases |
A higher number indicates impact on more bacteria associated with the condition and confidence on the impact.
We have X bacteria high and Y low reported. We find that the modifier reduces some and increases other of these two groups. We just tally: X|reduces + Y|Increase = Positive β X|increases + Y|decrease = Negative.
Benefit Ratio:
Numbers above 0 have increasing positive effect.
Numbers below 0 have increasing negative effect.
Condition | Positive Impact | Negative Impact | Benefit Ratio Impact |
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm | 0.8 | 0.8 | |
Acne | 4.2 | 0.6 | 6 |
Addison's Disease (hypocortisolism) | 0.5 | 0.5 | |
ADHD | 3 | 2.7 | 0.11 |
Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Glaucoma | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) | 4.4 | 1.9 | 1.32 |
Allergies | 6.8 | 6.2 | 0.1 |
Allergy to milk products | 2.6 | 2.3 | 0.13 |
Alopecia (Hair Loss) | 0.9 | 1.5 | -0.67 |
Alzheimer's disease | 9.6 | 5.9 | 0.63 |
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