One of the most recognisable seasonings, onions pair well with many different types of greens. To this day, onions are a necessary ingredient in practically every recipe.
Folic acid and the fibre included in this vegetable aid in the creation of new cells and the maintenance of existing ones. Raw or cooked, the organic sulphur compounds in onions are beneficial to your health.
However, some people shouldn’t consume onions due to medical conditions. If you continue eating this way, you will further damage your health. Some of the negative effects of consuming foods prepared with onions will be discussed in this article.
1 – Allergies
You have an allergy to onions, you might experience a red, itchy rash when an onion comes into contact with your skin as well as reddened, itchy eyes.
No serious allergic reactions associated with onions have been reported, but if after eating onions you experience a sudden generalized reddening of the skin, oral swelling and tingling, difficulty breathing, or a drop in blood pressure, it could be signs of an anaphylactic reaction, and you should seek emergency medical treatment immediately.
2 – Intestinal Gas
A report by the National Institutes of Health shows that the stomach is unable to digest most sugars and they must pass into the intestines where bacteria can break down the sugar in a process that forms gas. Since onions naturally contain fructose, this can be a source of gas for some people.
Gas production can manifest as abdominal bloat and discomfort, increased flatulence and bad breath. These symptoms can be worse if you have a food intolerance to onions. A food intolerance is an inability of the gastrointestinal tract to digest specific foods. Although not life-threatening, food intolerance can also lead to nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
3. Heartburn
Heartburn is a condition where stomach acids flow upward into the esophagus and create a painful burning sensation in the chest. An April 1990 study published in the ”American Journal of Gastroenterology,” suggested that while people who do not normally experience heartburn could consume raw onions without a problem, onions can actually worsen these symptoms in those who have chronic heartburn or gastric reflux disease.
