Allium cepa: A Treasure of Bioactive Phytochemicals with Prospective Health Benefits \- PMC

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• Estudios han demostrado que los compuestos bioactivos de la cebolla, como el quercetina y el alicina, exhiben actividad antibacteriana contra una variedad de patógenos.
• Several studies have demonstrated the anticancer potential of Allium cepa extracts in vitro and in vivo. For example, a study by Lee et al. (2014) showed that onion extract inhibited the growth of human colon cancer cells.
• Several studies have demonstrated the antidiabetic potential of A. cepa extracts in both in vitro and in vivo models.
• Some studies have suggested that onion extracts possess antiviral activity against influenza viruses, potentially contributing to their traditional use as a remedy for colds and flu.
• Estudios han demostrado que los compuestos bioactivos de la cebolla, como quercetina y sulfuro de dialilo, poseen propiedades antiinflamatorias.
• Allium cepa L., commonly known as onion, is a widely cultivated plant with a long history of medicinal use. Its various parts, including bulbs, leaves, and flowers, are rich in bioactive phytochemicals such as flavonoids, phenolic acids, sulfur-containing compounds, and alkaloids, which have been reported to possess antimicrobial, antiviral, and anticancer activities.
• Allium cepa es una fuente rica en compuestos bioactivos, como flavonoides, quercetina y sulfuro de ditiol, que han demostrado actividad antioxidante in vitro e in vivo.
• Several studies have demonstrated the antiplatelet effects of A. cepa extracts, suggesting their potential in preventing thrombosis and cardiovascular diseases.
• The antimicrobial and antiseptic properties of onion have been attributed to the presence of flavonoids, quercetin, and other sulfur-containing compounds.
• Some studies suggest that onion consumption may have diuretic effects due to the presence of sulfur-containing compounds.
• Some studies suggest that onion extracts possess expectorant properties, which may help to loosen and remove mucus from the respiratory tract.
• Several studies have demonstrated the hepatoprotective effects of A. cepa extracts against various hepatotoxic agents.
• Estudios in vitro e in vivo han demostrado que los compuestos bioactivos de la cebolla, como quercetina y sulfuro de diallyl, poseen propiedades hipolipidemicas, reduciendo los niveles de colesterol total, LDL (colesterol malo) y triglicéridos.
• Several studies have demonstrated the immunomodulatory effects of A. cepa extracts, showing increased phagocytic activity and cytokine production.
• Several studies have demonstrated the nephroprotective effects of A. cepa extracts in experimental models of renal injury.
• Several studies have demonstrated the neuroprotective potential of A. cepa extracts against various neurodegenerative diseases.
• Some studies have suggested that onion extracts possess expectorant properties, which could help to loosen and remove mucus from the respiratory tract.