Benefits of Onion :
1. Onion helps in improving heart health
Onions are a rich source of flavonoids and thiosulfinates. What do these do exactly? Well, the flavonoids in onion help reduce bad cholesterol in your body, and thiosulfinates are known to keep the consistency of the blood right, much like a blood thinner. Due to this, the risk of heart attack and stroke reduces by many folds. A report by the Cambridge University Press also says that the flavonoids present in red onions help lower LDL or bad cholesterol.
2. It can give you glowing and ageless skin
Onions are packed with vitamins A, C, and K- and you need all of them for flawless skin. These vitamins not just help you get rid of pigmentation but also protect you from harmful UV rays. Do you know that you can add a hint of onion juice in your face pack and apply it for supple and acne-free skin?
3. Diabetes Control
Both the quercetin and organic sulfur compounds found in onions promote insulin production, making them a helpful vegetable choice for those with diabetes.
4. Improve the bone health
Onions are super-rich in anti-inflammatory, antioxidant flavonoids - quercetin that guards the bone against free radical damage. The presence of sulfur compounds allicin in onions works to strengthen the collagen in the bone. It also prevents the bone from breaking down (osteoclast). Women who include more onions in their regimen had better bone density and reduced risk of hip fracture.
5. Prevents Allergies
The immense amount of antioxidant quercetin in onion juice is valuable in treating allergies and lower the risk of chronic inflammatory conditions. Quercetin works by scavenging free radical damage and helps to get rid of histamine in the body.
6. Best for Hair
- They are very good at hair follicle nourishment and help restore lost nutrients to your scalp.
- They are naturally potent antioxidants, which is why they help reverse the effects of premature greying.
- They improve blood circulation, which is another way they contribute to hair growth.
- When used regularly, onion paste or juice will nourish the hair and create a natural shine for the hair. Over a period of time, this shine can become a permanent feature for your tresses.
7. Best for cancer patients
Onions contain quercetin, a type of plant chemical called a flavonoid. Some flavonoids have antiproliferative properties - that is, the ability to block the growth of cells. Recognizing the importance of this kind of molecule, researchers at the University of Guelph conducted a study with five types of onions grown in Ontario. It was found that chemicals from the onions killed colon and breast cancer cells by stimulating the pathways that lead to cell death (apoptosis). The onion extracts were also found to inhibit the growth of these types of cancer cells. Encouraged by the cancer-fighting properties of the onion flavonoids, the researchers developed a safe new method for purifying the chemicals from the onion. The ultimate goal is to create food additives and/or supplements from cancer-fighting chemicals.
8. Control Blood Sugar
Eating onions may help control blood sugar, which is especially significant for people with diabetes or prediabetes.
A study in 42 people with type 2 diabetes demonstrated that eating 3.5 ounces (100 grams) of fresh red onion reduced fasting blood sugar levels by about 40 mg/dl after four hours.
Onions are also a good source of :
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B6
- Potassium
- Manganese
- copper
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