Macro Breakdown
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๐งฌ How Asparagus Affects Your Health
Testosterone 5% DV
Zinc (undefined% DV) supports testosterone production. It's a cofactor for 5ฮฑ-reductase and inhibits aromatase.
Cortisol & Stress 3% DV
Magnesium (undefined% DV) calms the nervous system. It blocks NMDA receptors and reduces stress-induced cortisol spikes.
Cortisol 5% DV
Vitamin B6 (undefined% DV) helps produce serotonin and GABA โ calming neurotransmitters that counter cortisol.
Thyroid 4% DV
Selenium (undefined% DV) converts T4 to active T3. Essential for thyroid function.
Anemia
iron + vitamin c. Iron-deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency. Vitamin C increases non-heme iron absorpt.
Inflammation
vitamin c + vitamin e. Omega-3 EPA/DHA โ resolvins (pro-resolving mediators). Antioxidants neutralize free radicals. Fiber .
Iron 12% DV
12% DV. Supports red blood cells and oxygen transport. Low iron = fatigue, brain fog.
Magnesium 3% DV
3% DV. Calms nerves, relaxes muscles, supports sleep.
Complete Nutrient Profile
| Nutrient | Amount / 100g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Kcal | 85.0 kJ | โ |
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% DV |
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | โ |
| Carbohydrate | 3.9 g | 1% DV |
| Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% DV |
| Sugar | 1.9 g | 4% DV |
| Sodium | 2.0 mg | โ |
| Calcium | 24.0 mg | 2% DV |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% DV |
| Magnesium | 14.0 mg | 3% DV |
| Phosphorus | 52.0 mg | 4% DV |
| Potassium | 202.0 mg | 4% DV |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg | 5% DV |
| Vitamin C | 5.6 mg | 6% DV |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 5% DV |
| Folate | 52.0 ยตg | 13% DV |
| Vitamin A | 38.0 ยตg | 4% DV |
| Vitamin E | 1.1 mg | 8% DV |
| Selenium | 2.3 ยตg | 4% DV |
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