Benefits of Onions

Onion is a very useful vegetable. It serves as ingredient in various dishes
and it is consumed worldwide. It has a pungent taste and there are many
varieties of onions, we have the yellow, red, white and so many other
varieties. Their size and taste differ.
So, here are health benefits of onions:
For those who are suffering from blurred vision or ear pain, onion juice is
recommendable. Eating onions raw help keep the heart healthy.
Inflammation of joints and pains can be reduced by eating onions.
Onions have the ability to liquefy mucus and reduced its formation
thereby making respiration to function normal. It also prevent colds and
flu.
The seed of onions help to increase sperm count and sperm motility.
Daily consumption of onions protect the body from Atherosclerosis and
Osteoporosis.
It is used for the treatment of anemia. Eating onions which contains high
amount of iron aids the treatment of anemia.
Onions help control sugar level in the body which treats diabetes. It also
increases insulin. Tooth disorder could be relieved by intake of onions.
A substance present in onions called chondrocytes help in proper bone
formation and connective tissue.
Onion is very rich in sulfur which promote hair growth. Also studies had
shown that applying onion juice on scalp twice a week for 2 months will
stimulates hair regrowth.
A substance called Quercetin present in onion have an anti-oxidants and
anti-allergy properties.
Onions contain chromium, which assists in regulating blood pressure.
Also, if eaten raw, it lower blood pressure.
Eating raw onion regularly can significantly lower cholesterol and help
prevent heart attacks or heart problems.