How Much Do You Know about Asparagus Root Extract?
Jan 03, 2023
How Much Do You Know about Asparagus Root Extract?
Asparagus Juice Powder is made by extracting different parts of asparagus and isolating beneficial compounds such as phytochemicals, enzymes, vitamins, and minerals. Asparagus root extract is made through an extraction procedure that involves phytochemical screening and placing plant materials such as asparagus spears, roots, and rhizomes in an extraction solvent. The concentrated extract remains after filtration and becomes a powder, liquid, or paste.
What is the Recommended Dosage of Asparagus Root Extract?
There are no guidelines for the proper use of asparagus root extract. Doses up to 150 mg daily have been utilized in short-term studies with no reported adverse side effects. Most asparagus root extract formulations contain between 150 mg and 650 mg. Generally speaking, never exceed the recommended dosage on the product label. If available, start with the lowest possible dose and gradually increase as tolerated. Capsules are the easiest form to take because the dosage is consistent. If using powders or tinctures, always measure dosages accurately, rather than measuring them with your eyes. Asparagus root extract tea is commonly used as an Ayurvedic health supplement. If taking asparagus root extract helps control blood sugar or cholesterol, tell your healthcare provider so your levels can be monitored and any adverse reactions or side effects can be monitored.
What are the Interactions between Asparagus Root Extract and Medications?
Due to its diuretic effects, asparagus root extract may decrease blood levels of lithium, which can reduce the effectiveness of the medication. Asparagus root extract may enhance the effects of diuretics like Lasix, leading to excessive urination and side effects. Asparagus root extracts should be used with caution if taking antidiabetic medications, including insulin, as they may cause a sharp drop in blood sugar. Because the potency of these interactions is unknown, tell your healthcare provider if you are taking asparagus root extract with any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
Should Breast Cancer Patients Take Asparagus Root Extract?
When purchasing asparagus root extract, two ingredients that are often prominently displayed on product labels are asparagine and glutamine. Asparagine is believed to enhance athletic performance and ameliorate brain function, while glutamine is thought to be one of the body's more potent cancer-fighting agents. In terms of cancer, the two compounds seem to have opposite effects. According to a 2018 study in the journal Nature, asparagine may actually protect cancer cells from the effects of glutamine and promote rather than inhibit the spread of breast cancer. The researchers found that exposing breast cancer cells to increasing concentrations of asparagine in test tubes triggered the spread of cancer, while asparagine restriction reduced this risk. Although asparagus and asparagine-rich supplements in no way "lead to" cancer or promote tumor growth, they may increase the risk of metastases in women with breast cancer. The scientists concluded that this risk is not only related to asparagine found in foods such as asparagus, but also to asparagine-rich supplements and extracts. Therefore, women with breast cancer should also avoid asparagus root extract due to the increased risk of metastases.
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