Onions have long been known as a flavorful food, but few people expect that they also contain many compounds that are beneficial for liver function. According to research, onions provide:
Folic acid: Necessary for protein metabolism and red blood cell formation. People with liver disease often lack folic, so supplementing onions helps reduce the risk of deficiency.
Quercetin: A powerful flavonoid that can reduce cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and prevent dangerous fat accumulation in the abdomen and liver. Quercetin has also been shown to help inhibit the growth of liver cancer cells.
Disulfides: Compounds that support liver detoxification, protecting liver cells from damage.
Vinyldithiin: Helps control weight, indirectly reducing the burden on the liver.
Comprehensive benefits of onions
In addition to liver detoxification, onions also have many other benefits:
Increases bone mineral density, helping to prevent osteoporosis.
Protect and regenerate vitamin E, an important antioxidant.
Support the control of type 2 diabetes and obesity, which are risk factors for fatty liver disease.
How to include onions in your daily menu
The great thing is that onions are both easy to prepare and easily combined in many dishes:
Breakfast: Spanish fried eggs with onions, tomatoes and mushrooms.
Lunch: Green salad with red onions, dried cranberries and walnuts.
Dinner: chili or stewed dishes with onions for added flavor and health benefits.
