Doctor talks about unexpected harm of asparagus
Asparagus is a product that has ceased to be exotic on tables.
Nowadays, such a product is increasingly appearing in the diet of those who strive to monitor their nutrition and health. After all, asparagus contains many useful elements.
Obstetrician-gynecologist Olga Ulankina spoke about this in more detail in a conversation with representatives of the publication Doctor Peter .
Asparagus contains vitamins A, C, E and B group.
In addition, just 120 g of cooked asparagus contains the daily requirement of folic acid.
She noted that asparagus supports gut health.
The product even helps protect the skin from harmful sun rays. But it is important to remember the measure, you definitely shouldn’t overdo it with such a treat.
But the product may be harmful in some cases.
Still, it contains purines, which contribute to the accumulation of uric acid. Therefore, if a person has gout or urolithiasis, it is better to refuse asparagus. In extreme cases, you can occasionally eat a stalk or two, but cooked.
