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What makes onions red?

Updated: 11/7/2022
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Mcfinance

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16y ago

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They contain Quercetin. It's a phytochemical that is also part of the coloring found in the skins of apples. It has been extracted and is sold as a dietary supplement. Why? Because its' a powerful antioxidant. It is also a natural anti-histamine and anti-inflammatory. Some ongoing research shows that quercetin may help to prevent cancer, especially in the prostate.

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