Onion: its most abundant active ingredient is allyl propyl disulfide, a sulfur-containing glycoside. The sulfur compounds present in onion have the ability to lower triglycerides, cholesterol and combat platelet aggregation, reducing cardiovascular risk.
It contains enzymes that stimulate digestion and metabolism, as well as iron, potassium, magnesium, fluorine, calcium, manganese, and phosphorus, vitamins A, B complex, C, E, and flavonoids with diuretic action. Rich in quercetin and glucochinin, a plant hormone with a diabetic action now documented by research. It is a strong hypotensive, diuretic, and purifying agent. It stimulates the metabolic and detoxifying function of the liver and prevents colon and rectal cancer.
