Antioxidant Activity and Chemical Content of Infusions of Asparagus L. Plant in Different Concentrations

Abstract

In this study, in vitro antioxidant activity and chemical content of different concentrations of Asparagus L. plant, growing naturally in Çayırlı District of Erzincan Province, were investigated. It was observed that Asparagus L. plant had antioxidant activity in all concentrations of parameters in which antioxidant activity was determined in vitro. However, the best activity was at a concentration of 4%. As a result of the chemical content analysis, it showed a linear increase in the phenolic content depending on the concentration, and the idea that the antioxidant activity is related to the phenolic content. On the other hand, the low Na content of asparagus can be used as an important food source for blood pressure patients. Being rich in terms of potassium, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus content shows that it may be a good alternative to cultivated plants. The fact that asparagus contains iron, copper, zinc and manganese also shows that the plant is rich in mineral substances. In addition, its high vitamin C content suggests that vitamin C is one reason why asparagus has an antioxidant effect. When the data obtained in this study were evaluated; Asparagus shows that it contains a significant amount of bioactive compounds, especially antioxidants that have beneficial effects on human health, and is a nutritionally well-balanced edible plant.