Asparagus

Overview

Asparagus provides fructooligosaccharides (FOS) prebiotic fiber and folate, supporting gut microbiome and methylation pathways. Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) are found in onions, garlic, leeks, and asparagus.

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Substances

1 substance in this food

Vitamin B9 (Folate; 5-MTHF)

One-carbon metabolism; methylation; homocysteine recycling

Preparation Notes

• Can be consumed cooked or raw
• Part of diverse prebiotic fiber strategy
• Supports Bifidobacterium growth
• Gentle cooking preserves nutrients

Biological Target Matrix

Biological Target	Substance	Therapeutic Areas	Mechanism of Action
Methylation	Vitamin B9 (Folate; 5-MTHF)	ADHD, Anxiety & GAD, Depression & MDD, Alzheimer's Disease	Essential cofactor in remethylation of homocysteine to methionine, which is converted to S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe); SAMe fuels synthesis of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin and drives phospholipid methylation in neuronal membranes
Neurochemical Balance	Vitamin B9 (Folate; 5-MTHF)	ADHD, Anxiety & GAD, Depression & MDD, Alzheimer's Disease, Bipolar Disorder	Supports neurotransmitter synthesis through methylation; cofactor for dopamine synthesis alongside iron, B6, and omega-3s

References

• Fructooligosaccharides (FOS): Onions, garlic, leeks, asparagus
• Prebiotic Fibres: Inulin (chicory, onions), GOS (legumes), resistant starch (cooled potatoes, green bananas), pectin (apples)