Onions and Insulin Resistance: Do Studies Reveal Promising Benefits?
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According to the "Very Well Health" website, limited studies have observed a link between onion consumption and improvement in some indicators related to blood sugar control, but the available evidence is still insufficient to confirm its benefits in insulin resistance.
One study indicated that consuming 100 grams of raw red onions was associated with lower blood sugar levels four hours after consumption, but it did not determine if the effect lasts longer or if onions actually improve the cells' response to insulin.
In another study, women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer consumed varying amounts of fresh onions daily over eight weeks. The results showed that the group consuming between 100 and 160 grams daily had better indicators for blood sugar levels and insulin resistance compared to the group consuming between 30 and 40 grams daily.
However, these results are preliminary and cannot be generalized to all groups, especially since one study was conducted on women under specific treatment conditions. Consuming onions is not a substitute for prescribed treatments or a balanced diet, and broader studies are still needed to determine their actual impact on insulin resistance.
