TY - GEN
T1 - Functional elements from asparagus for human health
AU - Chin, C. K.
AU - Garrison, S. A.
AU - Shao, Y.
AU - Wang, M.
AU - Simon, J.
AU - Ho, C. T.
AU - Huang, M. T.
PY - 2002
Y1 - 2002
N2 - In addition to the primary metabolites proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids, asparagus contains a large number of chemical constituents including flavanoids, amino acid derivatives, sulfur-containing acids, vitamins and saponins. Recent studies have indicated that some of these compounds possess health protective and pharmacological properties. We have initiated studies to examine saponins, α- tocopherol, and rutin in asparagus. The results confirmed that asparagus is a good source of these compounds. However, significant variations in their levels among different genotypes were observed. More studies are required to confirm the health benefits of these compounds.
AB - In addition to the primary metabolites proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids, asparagus contains a large number of chemical constituents including flavanoids, amino acid derivatives, sulfur-containing acids, vitamins and saponins. Recent studies have indicated that some of these compounds possess health protective and pharmacological properties. We have initiated studies to examine saponins, α- tocopherol, and rutin in asparagus. The results confirmed that asparagus is a good source of these compounds. However, significant variations in their levels among different genotypes were observed. More studies are required to confirm the health benefits of these compounds.
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U2 - 10.17660/ActaHortic.2002.589.32
DO - 10.17660/ActaHortic.2002.589.32
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:0141561422
SN - 9789066057968
T3 - Acta Horticulturae
SP - 233
EP - 241
BT - X International Asparagus Symposium
PB - International Society for Horticultural Science
ER -