5. Help Boost the Immune System
With the world currently going through a pandemic, it makes sense that people are looking for ways to help bolster their immune system. Onions are one way to give your body the boost it needs to fight off infections, bacteria, and nasty viruses. Mixing honey and onion juice is a natural way to reduce fever, stop seasonal allergies in their tracks, and even ward off the common cold. Onions of all colors contain a beneficial compound called selenium.
This helpful compound is one that stimulates healthy immune function in both men and women. This essential mineral also inhibits an excessive immune response which is one of the reasons people have such terrible seasonal allergies. Immune cells in the body that do not have enough selenium fail to reproduce in an effective manner. When they do reproduce, they will develop improperly which can lead to a weaker immune system that leaves you open to infections or worse.