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ReviewCurrent nutrition reports2025

Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus): A Promising Ally for Fertility.

Mega Obukohwo Oyovwi, Ejime A Chijiokwu, Benneth Ben-Azu, Emeka Williams Ugwuishi, Ejayeta Jeroh

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Review in Current nutrition reports, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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2 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Polysaccharides fromFrontiers in pharmacology · 2026
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  2. SheVari4Food & nutrition research · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors.

Mega Obukohwo OyovwiDepartment of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Delta State, Nigeria. megalect@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8892-0770
Ejime A ChijiokwuDepartment of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Science, College of Health Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria.
Benneth Ben-AzuDELSU Joint Canada-Israel Neuroscience and Biopsychiatry Laboratory, Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria.
Emeka Williams UgwuishiDepartment of Physiology, College of Medicine, Enugu State University, Enugu, Nigeria.
Ejayeta JerohDepartment of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Delta State, Nigeria.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purpose of reviewThe review intends to systematically evaluate the effects of Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) on reproductive health, focusing on identifying active constituents, assessing therapeutic effects on hormones and reproductive organs, and exploring its impact on both female and male fertility. RECENT

findingsRecent investigations suggest that Shatavari has the potential to enhance fertility rates and improve breast milk quality and quantity, making it important for postpartum care. Preliminary findings also indicate positive outcomes for male fertility, but more clinical trials are needed. Shatavari shows promise for fertility enhancement due to its active compounds like saponins and flavonoids. However, further comprehensive clinical studies are necessary to confirm its effects, establish safety profiles, especially for male fertility, and guide its effective integration into modern fertility treatments. It is also crucial for pregnant and breastfeeding women to consult healthcare professionals before using Shatavari due to potential interactions and contraindications.

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FertilityPlant ExtractsFemaleFlavonoidsHumansMaleMilk, HumanPregnancySaponinsFlavonoidsPlant ExtractsSaponins

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