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Onions as Anti-Inflammatories

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1.	Overview
2.	Onions & Your Heart
3.	Onions & Cancer
4.	Onions as Anti-Inflammatories
5.	Onions in the Kitchen

Onions contain several anti-inflammatory compounds that contribute to reducing symptoms that are associated with a host of inflammatory conditions like osteo- and rheumatoid arthritis, the allergic inflammatory response of asthma and the respiratory congestion that is a symptom of the common cold. Onions and their cousin garlic both contain compounds that inhibit enzymes that generate inflammatory prostaglandins and thromboxanes. Both vitamin C and quercetin contribute to this beneficial effect. They work synergistically to spell relief from inflammation, making both onions and garlic good choices as ingredients in many dishes during cold and flu season. Onions also exhibit antimicrobial activity against a range of bacteria and fungi..

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