More pronounced were the differences existing between the four anthocyanins detected in the two ecotypes, with those in the Tropea ecotype onion present at concentrations 20-230-fold higher than in the Montoro type onion. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Vitamin C Decreased

  The moisture contents and peroxide values showed a noticeable increase, probably due to seal failure, whereas vitamin C decreased up to 66% during storage. The loss of sensory properties was parallel to the microbial and chemical results. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

BACKGROUND: New topical treatments studied in adults have been published to be potentially effective in the treatment of hypertrophic scar and keloids. There is still no study in Thai children. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

BACKGROUND: Epidemiologic studies have shown that dietary flavonoids reduce the risk of cardiovascular events. Onion is rich in quercetin, a strong antioxidant flavonoid. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Our experience showed the preventive use of silicone derivative plus onion extract gel on hypertrophic scars after median sternotomy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

S tudies published in the Cancer Prevention Research showed that consumption of vegetables like onions and garlic which belong to the Allium family help prevent cancers, particularly cancers of the gastrointestinal tract. [organicfacts.net]