InflamousJoin the Waitlist

vegetables

Asparagus

-1.5

Rich in glutathione and saponins that combat oxidative stress and reduce inflammatory cytokine levels.

Ingredient score breakdown

Glutathione

-0.7

Master antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals and supports cellular detoxification.

Saponins

-0.5

Phytochemicals that modulate immune responses and reduce inflammatory mediators.

Folate

-0.3

B-vitamin that lowers homocysteine and supports anti-inflammatory methylation processes.

Why this score

This score is ingredient-based and weighted by DII-inspired evidence. Foods with added sugar, refined starches, and heavy processing trend higher; foods with fiber, omega-3, and polyphenols trend lower.

FODMAP note

High FODMAP containing fructans, limit to 2 spears during low FODMAP phases.

Healthier alternatives

  • broccoli
  • artichoke

Related foods

Track this food in the app

Join the waitlist and get early access to ingredient-level inflammation scoring.