4 amazing benefits of asparagus you should know about

Hangover cure

4. Fewer hangovers and a healthier liver

If you love a stiff drink, then asparagus should definitely be on the spring menu.

Alcohol causes cell toxicity and oxidative stress in the liver. But a 2009 study found that asparagus shoots and leaves contain amino acids and minerals that could prevent a hangover and protect your liver cells from toxins.

Read: 4 reasons alcohol makes you feel worse as you age

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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