Asparagus is a vegetable in the lily family that provides vitamins and minerals with very few calories. While eating asparagus daily can lead to minor side effects, it is generally healthy. Some people may develop a slight asparagus allergy causing runny nose or skin irritation. Additionally, many notice their urine smells stronger after eating asparagus due to compounds produced during digestion.

1. Asparagus
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Information about asparagus.

2.  Asparagus is a vegetable belonging to the lily family, which also includes
onions, leeks and garlic. Eat asparagus as part of a heart-healthy diet, as
it contains no fat, no cholesterol and very little sodium.
 Asparagus provides many essential vitamins and minerals with very few
calories -- only about 20 calories per 5.3 ounces -- making it a nutrient-
rich food.

3.  Although good for your health, eating asparagus on a daily basis may
lead to negative side effects that, although not life threatening or
serious, can be annoying.

4. Allergy
 If you eat asparagus daily, it’s unlikely that you have a dangerous asparagus
allergy. You would notice serious symptoms after consuming the vegetable
such as hives, trouble breathing and swelling around the mouth and lips.
However, a slight asparagus allergy can cause runny nose, congestion or
other vague symptoms. If you have nasal symptoms or minor skin irritation and
can’t isolate the cause, asparagus allergy could be the culprit.
Smelly Urine
 Many people who eat asparagus notice a pungent odor to their urine within
about 15 minutes following the meal. This odor occurs due to a specific sulfur-
containing amino acid derivative of methionine, which the body produces
during the breakdown of the asparagus.

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Anastacio, Gazel Dawn T.
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BSPharmacy- 1J