A woman in China, believing that eating raw onions helps prevent cancer cells, consumed one raw onion every day for six months.
Ms. Diep (52 years old, China) is very health-conscious; she follows a diet and enjoys exercising, maintaining good health. She also undergoes annual health check-ups.
Last year, Ms. Diep was accidentally diagnosed with stomach cancer during one of her routine health examinations. Thanks to the timely detection, she successfully underwent treatment and her body has recovered quite well.
However, since her cancer diagnosis, Ms. Diep’s mental state has been unstable; she constantly thinks she needs to continue preventing cancer recurrence. Later, she read several online posts claiming that eating raw onions can help prevent cancer. Ms. Diep believed the rumors and began eating one raw onion every day.
However, after maintaining her raw onion diet for six consecutive months, Ms. Diep started experiencing symptoms such as abdominal pain and prolonged bloating. She went for a check-up and was diagnosed with digestive issues due to improper eating habits.
Ms. Diep has been eating one raw onion every day for six months.
The Truth About Eating Raw Onions and Cancer Cells
Onions are a common food item. The information that daily consumption of raw onions can completely kill cancer cells is entirely inaccurate.
Dr. Phan Chien Hoa, Deputy Head of the Oncology Department at Zhongshan Hospital affiliated with Xiamen University in China, stated that while studies have found that onions contain active compounds like selenium and quercetin that may reduce the risk of certain cancers,
to date, there has been no clear research on humans proving that onions can effectively fight and prevent cancer.
Additionally, Dr. Phan Chien Hoa emphasized that not only onions but even other foods containing anti-cancer compounds do not mean that consuming them alone can completely prevent cancer cells.
Dr. Vuong Tinh, Deputy Head of the Cardiology Department at 983 Hospital in China, pointed out that foods like onions are just a part of the diet. People can enjoy them in moderation, but they should not consume them excessively just to “cure diseases.”
The expert also mentioned that there is currently no research confirming that eating a specific food can provide a therapeutic effect.
Furthermore, although onions are nutritious, daily consumption in meals cannot achieve the necessary dosage of compounds required for disease treatment. Moreover, eating too many onions may negatively impact health. This is especially true for patients with gastric ulcers, those with low blood pressure, or individuals who have recently undergone digestive surgeries. Experts often advise against consuming too many onions.
Experts often recommend not to eat too many onions.
Experts advise against believing the rumors about anti-cancer foods circulating on social media, as this information is unreliable. To prevent illnesses and treat diseases, experts recommend regular check-ups for screening and early detection. If diagnosed with an illness, individuals should follow medication prescribed by their doctors.
