Nutritional qualities of the Asparagus

What spear nourishes and does no harm? The Asparagus Spear
Asparagus is the leading supplier among vegetables of folic acid,  which is necessary for blood cell formation, growth, and prevention of liver disease. Folacin has been shown to play a significant role in the prevention of neural tube defects, such as spina bifida, that cause paralysis and death [...]