Red onions may help protect against heat stroke

Health experts say that consuming red onions during the summer can help protect the body from extreme heat and reduce the effects of heat stroke.

Red onions are commonly eaten as part of salads in the summer season. However, research suggests that they also play an important role in keeping the body cool and minimizing the harmful effects of excessive heat.

According to experts, common symptoms of heat stroke include excessive sweating, headaches, dizziness, nausea, a rapid heartbeat and reddening of the skin.

A study published in the journal Molecules found that the proteins, phenolic compounds, flavonoids and antioxidants present in red onions may help protect the body from heat-related damage.

Similarly, another study published in the Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization reported that red onions contain high amounts of water and electrolytes which can help prevent dehydration and maintain the body’s fluid balance.

Experts also note that red onions support digestive health especially during periods of intense heat when the digestive system and intestines may become affected.

According to nutrition expert Rujuta Diwekar, eating raw red onions in summer is beneficial because they help protect the digestive system from the effects of heat and harmful bacteria.