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Unlocking the Health Benefits of Onion Waste Through Advanced Chemical Analysis
Jenn Hoskins
16th July, 2024
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Key Findings
- Researchers at Alexandria University found that onion waste, specifically peels and roots, contains bioactive compounds with potential health benefits
- Onion peel extracts showed promising potential in promoting erectile function by inhibiting PDE-5, a key enzyme involved in erectile dysfunction
- The study also revealed that onion peel extracts have superior anti-inflammatory properties compared to root extracts, effectively reducing inflammation-related genes
VegetablesBiochemPlant Science
References
Main Study
1) Insights into bioactive constituents of onion (Allium cepa L.) waste: a comparative metabolomics study enhanced by chemometric tools.
Published 15th July, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-024-04559-2
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