Onions not only give you bad breath, but the have properties that help cure cancer. Can an onion a day keep cancer away? Onions are related to garlic and belong to the genus of plants in the Allium group. Plants in this group have been used since the Egyptians to increase physical endurance and strength. These plants have been noted in medicine to kill bacteria, prevent blood clots, decrease lipids, treat arthritis and decrease blood sugar. Onion, a flavonol, contains the powerful anti-oxidant, quercetin and myricetin. It is speculated that these antioxidants may work by inhibiting the mut...
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