Polysaccharides from Asparagus officinalis L.: phytochemistry, health benefits, biomedical, and food industry applications
Lihong Wu, Haizheng Bi, Mengru Zhang, Xinrui Xu, Meng Wang · 2026
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Lihong Wu and colleagues reviewed polysaccharides from asparagus in a 2026 article. Asparagus officinalis is eaten widely and used in traditional medicine. Its large sugar molecules, called polysaccharides, have drawn interest for many reported health effects.
The review covers the chemistry of these compounds and what studies report about their action. Reported benefits include effects on cancer cells, immune regulation, gut flora balance, and protection against artery and liver disease. Shaping gut flora stands out as the strongest theme. The authors also describe drug forms built on these effects and note that leftover plant material can yield valuable cellulose crystals. They frame the compounds as candidates for medicine and food uses alike.
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| CREATOR | Lihong Wu, Haizheng Bi, Mengru Zhang, Xinrui Xu, Meng Wang |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 72 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |