The bioactive compounds and biological functions of Asparagus officinalis L. – A review

Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis L.) is a perennial herb with various bioactivities and has been widely used as medicine and food since ancient times. With the reputation of “the king of vegetables” in the international market, its health benefits and biological functions have attracted increasing i...

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Main Authors: Qingbin Guo, Nifei Wang, Huanhuan Liu, Zhenjing Li, Laifeng Lu, Changlu Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-02-01
Series:Journal of Functional Foods
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464619306516