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Asparagus has long been used in herbal medicine due to its anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties. But now researchers in Korea have found that it has another trick up its sleeve: alleviating hangovers. The researchers showed that, thanks to asparagus’ unique amino acid and mineral profile, it speeds up the body’s metabolism of alcohol, protecting liver cells against damage from alcohol-related toxins.1