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In fact, onions contain more polyphenols than garlic or leeks. These polyphenols also play a huge role in increasing the ratio of beneficial bacteria in your gut—which we now understand from studies to be significant for your overall health, weight, and immune system.
The Power of Onions
One of the major health components in onions is the flavonoid quercetin. Studies show that quercetin is not only a powerful antioxidant with significant anti-inflammatory properties, but it can also help prevent and treat chronic diseases such as heart disease and even cancer.
According to studies conducted at the University of Maryland Medical Center, quercetin is also shown to help prevent the release of histamine—chemical in your body that causes allergic reactions, which makes onions the perfect natural antihistamines (1).
In addition, onions are shown to:
1. Inhibit Cancer Cell Growth
According to the National Onion Association, onions are considered a dietary anti-carcinogen.
“In a review on the effects of quercetin…persons in the highest consumption category versus the lowest had a 50 percent reduced risk of cancers of the stomach and alimentary and respiratory tracts.” (2)
Cancer