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Allium Vegetables

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•Last Updated: October 13, 2024

Allium vegetables and herbs include chives, garlic, leeks, onions, and shallots. They’re rich in polyphenols and flavonols, such as quercetin, which have antioxidant properties that may benefit health conditions including inflammation and cancer.

Last Updated:October 13, 2024

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Raw garlic and onion are associated with a lower risk of sarcopenia

In this observational study in older men and women (average age of 66) in China, a higher intake of raw allium vegetables (garlic and onion) was associated with a lower risk of sarcopenia.

Associations between vegetable intake and measures of glycemic control

Is garlic consumption associated with a reduced risk of gastric cancer?

Are allium vegetables or garlic supplements associated with cancer risk?