HEALTH BENEFITS OF ONIONS IN OUR BODY SYSTEM

Onions are undeniably one of the most important vegetable crops/spices in the world. I took time to list and explain the various types of onion and their importance.

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It helps in fighting cancer.

The red onions are the most effective in destroying breast and colon cancer cells. These onions have high levels of quercetin and anthocyanins. They activate the pathways that provoke the cancer cells to kill themselves. They make the environment unfavorable for cancer cells to communicate and this inhibits their growth.

It helps in improving heart health.

It can cut the risk of cardiovascular disease. It acts as a natural blood thinner  and reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke.  The quercetin in onions has the potential to fight heart disease. It offers both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that promote heart health.

Onions also prevent the blood platelets from sticking to each other which can lead to clothing and eventually heart attacks.  They also prevent high blood pressure thereby averting heart danger. Also they help in the removal of small blood clots activity.

Onions fight inflammation.

Cooking onions in soup doesn’t diminish their quercetin value but simply transfers the antioxidant from the  vegetable to the soup broth.  Even the essential oil from onions has benefits.  The oil has antiseptic and antibacterial properties.  Onions when combined with garlic  could have greater  benefits.  The two together  are known to be effective antidepressants, painkillers, anticoagulants and anti-inflammatory.

Onion promotes healthy digestion which is attributed to insulin, a fiber present in the vegetable. Consuming this fiber helps the body maintain good levels of healthy bacteria. It also helps to treat different types of diarrhea, and phytochemicals in onions can cut the risk of gastric ulcers. It also eases constipation, stomach ache and stomach worms.

Onions improve the immune system.

The selenium in onion stimulates immune function. It also helps in producing important proteins and transporting calcium.

Sleeping with onions underneath your feet or placing them in your socks eradicates infection and hydrates your body. Doing so can also strengthen your immune system.

It helps to maintain bone health and reduce bone loss. It is also beneficial on bone density of women older than 50 years. It also helps to treat joint pains.

It lowers blood sugar levels. One exhibits the positive effect only when taken along with metformin,  the anti diabetic drug.

You can also make onion tea for treating colds.

This tea gives you an immunity boost and helps to prevent ailments.  Making the tea is as simple as cutting an onion, boiling it in water and drinking  the juice. This serves as a quick remedy for cold and other illnesses.

You can also add other ingredients like ginger for taste.  The anti-inflammatory property of onions can also help improve asthma. It helps in respiratory issues and allergic rhinitis.

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Enhance brain health. The antioxidant in onions binds with the harmful toxins in the brain, flushes them out of the body.  While the sulfur content slows down age related memory loss and it also improves memory impairment. Onions also treat dizziness and epilepsy.

Ease Menopause Symptoms.

Onions help during menopause as they support the liver and get rid of the waste hormones. Taking enough calcium is also imperative during this period.  Onions  contain calcium too and can help in this regard.

Help to cure fever.

It cures fever as a food ingredient. It can prevent or treat nose bleeding given it’s natural fumes which can help the blood clot.

Enhance eye health.  

The sulfur in onions improves the health of the lens of the eye.  It stimulates the production of a protein named glutathione, which acts as an antioxidant. Higher levels of glutathione mean a reduced risk of glaucoma and cataracts. The selenium in onions supports vitamin E in the eye.  Onion is a potential cure for common eye infections like conjunctivitis and blepharitis.

Gives an energy boost.

The fiber in onions slows digestion and keeps the energy level stable. The “Ibukun” in the vegetable helps maintain your stamina levels.

It improves sexual health.

It is used to manage sexual impotence and erectile dysfunction. Taking onion juice with honey is known to increase fertility in men.

Improves sleep.

Onions contain prebiotics that improve sleep and even reduce stress.  The metabolic byproducts help brain function and induce sleep.

Cure ear disorders.

Onion juice can work great to relieve earache. One way to do this is to heat up the onion,  extract some of the  juice and pour a few drops into the affected ear.

Onions are good for oral health.

It helps to reduce bacteria that causes tooth decay. It also relieves tooth pain. Eating them raw is best as cooking might destroy some of these beneficial compounds.

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