The amazing benefits of Onion for eyes
Friday - May 10, 2019 10:21 am ,
Category : HEALTH
WTN- Onions have amazing benefits on the eyes. It is a must that we incorporate onion in our daily diet for benefits of your eyes. There are many ingredients in the onions that make them a healthy option for increasing eye health.
Vitamin B
Onions contain Vitamins B and if one doesn’t have to consume enough Vitamin B, he or she might become prone to pink eye so rather than opting B complex supplements opt for high onion diet.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C lowers the risk of getting cataracts which affect the majority of the population after the age of 50. Vitamin C also slows the development of age-related macular degeneration and decreases inflammation in the eyes.
Sulfur
Onions are loaded with sulfuric compounds like sulfur compound allyl propyl disulfide. This is the reason that onions make one cry while cutting onions. This compound irritates the tear ducts, causing them to burn to make you cry. It also helps to serve a healthy purpose of washing the cornea.
Glutathione a sulfur-rich protein found in onions acts as an antioxidant for the lenses of the eyes. Glutathione makes them stronger, and prevent glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration of the eyes.
Quercetin
Quercetin is a phytochemical present in Onions which help combat eye inflammation. Quercetin also helps in providing relief to asthma symptoms, such as a runny nose, congestion, and eye irritation.
Thus it is must to include Onions in your daily diet for healthy eyes. – Window To News
