Asparagus for Teen Bones?…yes, because of the probiotic called “inulin.”
A natural sugar and “prebiotic” in onions, leeks, asparagus, Jerusalem artichoke, and chicory, inulin isn’t well-digested.

But it does help how 12 year olds absorb calcium.

In a year-long study, calcium was much better absorbed in the inulin group compared with the placebo group after 8, and continued all year.

Up to 86% of preteen and teen girls and 65% of boys get too little calcium: just 10 minutes in the sun, without sun block, 3-4 times per week will let them make enough vitamin D to absorb it.

Healthy teens who live north of a line drawn between Boston and Vancouver BC do not make any Vitamin D, from October through March, and need to get their Vitamin D through food.

Food is good medicine…and good for your kid’s bones.