The onion is a basic ingredient in any kitchen due to its ability to improve the flavor of other foods, but it is also a source of health due to its antioxidant, antiinflammatory and antimicrobial effect. The onion belongs to the Allium genus, the most important of the Liliaceae family, which includes more than 500 species. In addition, the onion is a vegetable that generates underground thickenings of the stem, popularly known as bulbs, and are rich in highly volatile and pungent sulfur essential oils.
1. It is composed of vitamins A, B, C, folic acid, sulfur, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, iron, iodine, potassium, zinc and sodium.
2. Contains one of the most powerful antioxidants, quercetin, which helps prevent osteoporosis.
3. Other antioxidants, such as vitamin C, in conjunction with quercetin, fight free radicals and reduce the chances of developing cancer by strengthening the immune system.
4. Its antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory qualities make onions an adjuvant in the treatment of colds, nasal congestion, infections, and some pain caused by inflammation.
5. The prebiotics present in onions offer great benefits by promoting the development of beneficial bacteria (probiotics) that help digestion.
6.The active components of the onion, allicin and alliin, have antithrombotic properties (prevent the formation of blood clots) and contribute to the reduction of blood pressure. Great!
7. An investigation carried out in the United Kingdom showed that its thiosulfinates (sulfur compounds responsible for its smell) protect against cardiovascular diseases.
8. First, it acts in a general way on the skin, helping to heal and regenerate it.
9. In scars, its extract applied topically can improve collagen in the area to be treated, especially with regard to its color, not so much in its shape and texture.
10. Also, a high level of sulfur in collagen tissues helps prevent hair loss and hair thinning problems.
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