Research
Micronutrients & recovery
Regular consumption of Allium vegetables (onions and garlic) is associated with a reduced incidence of various cancers, including stomach, colon, and prostate cancer.
Include onions and garlic in your diet regularly. Eating one to seven portions of onions per week is linked to lower risks of several cancers, including stomach and colon cancer.
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Consumption of Allium vegetables has been found to retard growth of several types of cancers... consumption of one to seven portions of onions per week reduces the risks of colon, ovary, larynx, and mouth cancers
Why this rating
Based on multiple case-control and epidemiological studies across different populations.
Source
Nutritional Quality and Health Benefits of Vegetables: A Review
João Silva Dias · Food and Nutrition Sciences · 2012
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