How Onions Help Prevent Cancer: The Powerful Benefits of Quercetin and Allicin
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00:00Onions contain bioactive compounds like quercetin and sulfur-containing substances such as allicin,
00:06which exhibit strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
00:10These compounds help neutralize free radicals, reduce chronic inflammation, and enhance the
00:15production of detoxification enzymes in the body.
00:19Additionally, they can inhibit the growth of cancer cells and promote apoptosis, programmed
00:24cell death, thereby lowering the risk of cancers, particularly stomach and colorectal cancers.