Onions are good for a lot more than fake tears and pizza toppings - They're full of helpful antioxidants and compounds. What chemical element is responsible for an onion's detoxifying properties?
Answer Sulfur
Onions possess sulfur-containing amino acids, which aid in detoxing the liver by influencing a cellular redox state and enhancing cellular capacity to eliminate toxic compounds and free radicals.
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