4 amazing benefits of asparagus you should know about

Healthy gut bacteria

1. A healthier gut

Asparagus contains fructooliogosaccharides, prebiotics that feed the beneficial bacteria in your gut. Once you eat a few stalks, prebiotics move to your large intestine where they promote the production of healthy bacteria in your gastrointestinal tract and colon.

That bacteria improves your gut health in many ways. It protects your gut from the overgrowth of bad bacteria. It supports your immune system (most of which is housed in your gut). And it prevents gut inflammation, diarrhea, and other GI problems.

Read: Bloating, fatigue, indigestion, headaches: You may have a leaky gut

Jenny Smiechowski

By Jenny Smiechowski

Jenny Smiechowski is a Chicago-based freelance writer who specializes in health, nutrition and the environment. Her work has appeared in online and print publications like Chicagoland Gardening magazine, Organic Lifestyle Magazine, BetterLife Magazine, TheFix.com, Hybridcars.com and Seedstock.com.

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