A new study from Japan indicates onions help fight ovarian cancer. Onions contain a chemical called onionin A. This chemical seems to give anti-cancer drugs a boost. While onions are common in many diets, they’re often overlooked for their health benefits. Onions contain many important vitams and minerals such as B6, C, manganese, , folate, iron, phosphorous, magnesium, potassium, and calcium.
Key Takeaways:
- A chemical naturally occurring in onions may be able to suppress the proliferation of ovarian cancer cells, and perhaps even initiate cancer cell death
- These particular anticancer effects come from a chemical called onionin A (ONA).
- The study focused on the effects of ONA on the most common form of ovarian cancer, epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC).
“Scientists continue to uncover remarkable health benefits of the humble onion, which is a staple food in every culture in which it is found.”
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