She Could Barely Walk — Then She Started Eating Onion Every Day. Here’s What Makes This Humble Vegetable So Interesting

while red varieties additionally contain anthocyanin pigments.

Suddenly that inexpensive vegetable doesn’t look quite so ordinary.

1. The Joint Connection

This was what originally caught her attention.

Quercetin has been studied for its antioxidant properties and its interaction with biological pathways involved in inflammation.

That doesn’t mean eating onion rebuilds worn cartilage or reverses arthritis.

But onions fit beautifully into the type of plant-rich eating pattern associated with healthy aging.

And there’s another connection people overlook.

When joints feel stiff, maintaining regular movement and muscle strength becomes enormously important.

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