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Onion

Onions provide a wide range of health benefits:

  • Heart Health and Cholesterol: Onions are rich in quercetin and sulfur compounds, which have been shown to lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol and raise HDL ("good") cholesterol. These compounds also help reduce inflammation and support healthy blood vessels, lowering the risk of heart disease and high blood pressure.

  • Digestive Health: Onion tea can promote gut health, helping to alleviate indigestion, constipation, and bloating. Onions are a good source of fibre and prebiotics, which support the growth of beneficial gut bacteria.

  • Immune Support: Onions contain vitamin C, B vitamins, and antioxidants that help strengthen the immune system. Their antibacterial and antiviral properties can help fight off infections, making onion tea useful for relieving symptoms of colds, flu, and bronchitis.

  • Blood Sugar Regulation: The fibre and certain compounds in onions help slow carbohydrate absorption and may improve blood sugar control, reducing the risk of insulin resistance and diabetes.

  • Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Effects: Onions are high in antioxidants like quercetin, lutein, and anthocyanins, which help neutralise free radicals, reduce inflammation, and may lower the risk of chronic diseases and premature ageing.

  • Respiratory Relief: Onion tea acts as an expectorant, helping to clear phlegm and relieve coughs and congestion during respiratory infections.

  • Potential Cancer Protection: Antioxidants in onions may help inhibit the growth of tumour cells and reduce the risk of certain cancers.

Citations:

  1. https://www.healthians.com/blog/know-how-onion-tea-helps-in-keeping-your-heart-healthy/
  2. https://www.thehealthsite.com/fitness/diet/brew-some-onion-tea-a-cup-a-day-can-save-you-from-hypertension-and-more-771001/
  3. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/onion-benefits
  4. https://www.indiatvnews.com/health/high-cholesterol-remedy-onion-tea-helps-in-controlling-high-levels-know-how-it-impacts-heart-health-2023-02-02-844126
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  6. https://loisa.com/blogs/comida-real/dominicans-are-boosting-their-immune-systems-with-this-traditional-onion-tea
  7. https://www.tuasaude.com/en/onions/