Research shows that onion skin has high nutrition
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Last Update: 2011-07-25
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Source: Internet
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Author: User
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European researchers wrote in a new issue of the American Journal of plant food and human nutrition that the onion skin is rich in various nutrients needed by the human body and can be used to make nutritional supplements instead of throwing them away The study was carried out by researchers from the Autonomous University of Madrid in Spain and the University of Cranfield in the UK It was found that the brown onion skin was rich in fiber, phenolic compounds, quercetin, flavonol and sulfur compounds Regular consumption of fiber rich foods can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal discomfort, colon cancer, type II diabetes and obesity, while supplementation with phenolics and brassinol can help prevent coronary heart disease and cancer, the researchers said In addition, sulfur compounds have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, which can prevent platelet accumulation, improve blood circulation and promote cardiovascular health The researchers believe that the nutritional value of onion skin should be paid attention to It can be used to make non-water-soluble nutritional supplements or add onion skin extract to other foods for the benefit of human beings.
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