Various benefits
One of the most important benefits of onions is that it contains large amounts of antioxidants, quercetin, and flavonoids that contribute to inhibiting or slowing down the damage of cells and tissues in the body. It has been found that quercetin in onions contributes to the elimination of free radicals in the body.
It also inhibits oxidative processes associated with atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease. Onions also contain vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant in itself, which neutralizes the harmful effect of minerals in the blood.
Other important benefits of onions are:
1. Reducing cholesterol levels
Onions contain chromium, which reduces the levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) in the blood and increases the levels of good cholesterol (HDL), thus reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and atherosclerosis.
Later, onions may help thin the blood and dissolve blood clots.
2. Diabetes prevention
Onions contain sulfur compounds that increase insulin levels in the blood and reduce the amount of sugar in it. The carom present in onions contributes to maintaining stable blood sugar levels. Thanks to these features, onions have become an essential component of the diet of diabetics.
3. Strengthen the immune system
Onions have been used as a natural antibiotic for several years. Onions are famous for their ability to cope with intestinal worms, various viruses, and colds caused by infections in the respiratory tract, coughing, and germs, such as: Salmonella.
Onions may also relieve asthma and reduce swelling caused by arthritis. It is also recommended to eat onions to treat excessive phlegm and hoarseness in the voice.
The benefits of onions from the point of view of alternative medicine
Onions have a variety of uses in the field of natural medicine. Onions have been put forward in the context of natural medicine as a treatment for many health conditions, including:
The common cold.
hoarseness.
Irritating cough.
Hemorrhoids (Hemorrhoids).
skin irritation;
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