“[I] n a rece
nt cell study, asparagus extract boosted the activities of ADH and ALDH, two major ethanol-metabolizing enzymes in the liver.
Both of these enzymes help mop up excess ethanol — the stuff that puts the kick in your glass of wine but stresses your liver — and its toxic metabolite, acetaldehyde.
Asparagus also packs a powerful antioxidant punch.” Click to read article.