Eating onion is good for the immune system?

Question

Someone suggested slicing up onions and eating them like candy does wonders to the immune system. Is this true?

Answer 1

They appear to be at least somewhat effective against colds, heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and other diseases and contain anti-inflammatory, anticholesterol, anticancer, and antioxidant components such as quercetin.

In many parts of the undeveloped world, onions are used to heal blisters and boils. In the United States, products that contain onion extract (such as Mederma) are used in the treatment of topical scars.

Culinary uses

Onions are a fundamental part of much Indian cooking and are called Pyaaz in Hindi. It is a staple food in India, both due to its use as a common base for curries and as the cheapest and most widely available vegetable. They are used to spice several indian dishes and can even be made into an onion paste as the main course or as a side dish.

Onions are available in fresh, frozen, canned, and dehydrated forms. Onions can be used, usually chopped or sliced, in almost every type of food, including cooked foods and fresh salads, and as a spicy garnish; they are rarely eaten on their own but usually act as accompaniment to the main course.

Depending on the variety, an onion can be sharp and pungent or mild and even sweet.

Answer 2

It is. Onions can help strengthen your immune system. My dad eats onions every single day and has only had a cold about once in the past 6 years. He keeps trying to convince me to eat onions, but I just can't get past the smell :\

Answer 3

In addition to the good nutritional answers above, exercise is essential for your immune system. Why? It has to do with your lymphatic system, which transports white blood cells (infection and virus attacking). Your lymphatic system is your body's main immune system. The lymphatic system is a separate system from your blood circulatory system, and it does not have a pump! It depends on muscle contraction to get the lymph (the fluid) circulating throughout your body. Simply taking a good walk everyday will improve the circulation of your lymphatic system and thus improve your body's immune system. You can also engage in skin brushing to help lymph circulate, increase blood circulation, and help your body get rid of toxins through the skin. Cheers, BB

Answer 4

http://www.mega-health.com/Juices/Onion.htm

Onions have extensive power of purification with antibiotic properties. They are similar to garlic in this respect, although milder. Drinking the juice of the onion will accelerate the expulsion of toxins through the skin and lungs. Small amounts go a long way. Use only one quarter onion to a 12 ounce glass of carrot or apple juice.

Answer 5

I wouldnt eat them like candy but yes they are good, everything in that family which i think is called the alluvium family (garlic, onions, scallions) is really good. you should read the book "real food" by nina planck it will give you a lot of great info and is easy to read.

Answer 6

well if you are going to do it get either vidialia onion or a walla walla onion,,, cause the rest could be hot ,,,,,
they have always said a onion does help

Answer 7

Yes, it is very good for you. So is garlic. I live to have both atleast once a day. Yum.

Answer 8

Yes it is.