Onion, a versatile food, is a member of the allium family and is rich in compounds that contain sulfur and are responsible for its pungent smell, and are also very good for maintaining health. We have many benefits from onion.
It is good for the cardiovascular system
Sulfuric compounds prevent the clotting and formation of platelet clots. These sulfur compounds, in addition, lower the level of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood and improve the functioning of the cell membrane of red blood cells. Black onion can also prevent some heart diseases.
For peaceful sleep and good mood
The folic acid found in onions can help with depression because it prevents the formation of homocysteine in the body, which can prevent the supply of nutrients to the brain. Excess homocysteine interferes with the production of serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine, which, in addition to good mood, regulate sleep and appetite.
For bones and connective tissue
Studies have shown that onion can help increase bone density and may benefit menopausal women who experience bone loss. Women who have gone through menopause will reduce the risk of breaking a hip by consuming onions daily. Daily use of onion will strengthen your bones. So make sure to include it in your diet. The high content of sulfur in onions is also good for connective tissue, because many components of connective tissue need sulfur in order to form, writes Blic.
Anti-inflammatory
Onion is good at fighting inflammation. The antioxidants found in it fight inflammation by preventing the oxidation of fatty acids in your body. When you have lower levels of oxidized fatty acids, the body produces fewer molecules that are responsible for inflammation.
Other benefits of onions
Onions have the potential to improve blood sugar balance and prevent bacterial infections. In addition to sulfur ingredients, the flavonoid quercetin found in onions has antibacterial properties. Onions that remain chopped for a long time or are exposed to high temperatures for more than 10 minutes lose their medicinal effects.
The chief special state prosecutor Milivoje Katnić recommended the citizens of Montenegro to cultivate the land and "plant onions or something else, since a difficult and dark year is ahead of us." As he explained, he does it himself.
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