Asparagus a Possible Cancer Cure

In the last few months an email has been circulating regarding the use of asparagus for the cure of cancer.

Asparagus is a green vegetable with spear shaped stalks. It grows best in sandy soil and is part of the Lilly family along with garlic, onions and leeks. It has a high content of folic acid, potassium, thiamin, and fiber. Asparagus is a good source for vitamins A, B6 and C.

Asparagus is one of nature's most perfect foods. It is low in calories and sodium, loaded with vitamins and minerals, cholesterol and fat free. Asparagus also contains the phyto-chemical glutathione, which has antioxidant and anti-carcinogenic properties.

According to the National Cancer Institute, asparagus is the highest tested food containing glutathione, one of the body's most potent cancer fighters.

Glutathione is a protein composed of the amino acids; cysteine, glutamic acid, and glycine. Glutathione helps with detoxification by binding to fat-soluble toxins, such as heavy metals, solvents and pesticides and transforms them into a water-soluble form that can be excreted in the urine.

Although asparagus testing indicates it contains one of the body's most potent cancer fighters, it still remains that there is apparently no clinical proof that asparagus cures various forms of cancer.

After studying the research the truth is in the hands of the individual. What harm can be done by consuming Asparagus daily?

Although asparagus may be helpful or even cure cancer, the individual must rely on the advice of their doctor and continue with their prescribed medical treatments.

The recipe for the controversial asparagus cure recommends using pesticide and preservative free asparagus. Select organic asparagus if possible when using the fresh vegetable. Both Green Giant and Stokley brand foods claim to be free of pesticides and preservatives.

Asparagus recipe:

In a food processor or blender, liquefy cooked (cooled) asparagus including the juice and store refrigerated. (Asparagus can be home-cooked or commercially canned)

The dose equals four tablespoons, morning and evening. This dose can be diluted with water, for a hot or cold drink. Larger doses may be taken but it does not necessarily speed any action, the four tablespoons daily is sufficient. Asparagus capsules can be purchased at vitamin and herbal stores and on the Internet.

Improvement has been reported to be effective in 2 to 4 weeks.

How this information is received is entirely up to the individual. Since consuming more vegetables is a good choice for everyone it may well be worth the effort to put asparagus on your supper table more often.

Sources: snopes.com, hub pages.com, ezsoflech.com