5 Health Risks of Raw Onions

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Don't overdo it and mindful of onions' health hazards. Any food may cause allergies, even onions. Your immune system responds to dietary proteins to cause these allergies.

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Digestion issues:

Raw onions contain fructans, a carbohydrate that may induce gas, bloating, and stomach pain in persons with IBS or other digestive sensitivities.

Heartburn and Acid Reflux:

In certain people, onions relax the lower oesophagal sphincter (LES), allowing stomach acid to backflow into the oesophagus and cause heartburn.

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Bad Breath:

Onions contain sulfur chemicals that cause foul breath. The smell of raw onions might remain on your breath after eating them.

Allergies:

Rarely, onions may cause allergies. Allergic responses may vary from itching, hives, and swelling to difficulties breathing. If you suspect onion allergies, visit a doctor.

Riskier Bleeding:

Vitamin K in onions helps blood coagulate. In warfarin-taking patients, eating a lot of raw onions, especially in supplements, may increase bleeding risk.

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