10 Benefits of Onions
Benefit #2: Protects against Stress
All of us can occasionally experience stressful times. Even when we are generally in control, there can still be outside influences that we can do little about. These influences can be quite a drain on us and can cause considerable stress. Some people might also encounter stress due to other reasons such as medical conditions.
It is important to try not to be too stressed for too long, although this is often easier said than done. Prolonged periods of stress can result in the production of a compound known as cortisol, and this compound is harmful to the body. The good news is that onion contains quercetin, which helps protect against the effects of cortisol.
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