March 2015 PMID 25586902

Garlic and onions: their cancer prevention properties.

Holly L Nicastro, Sharon A Ross, John A Milner

Mentions

30
Peak: 3 in Aug 2022
across 4 sources since Apr 2017

Extended reach

82,169
potential audience

Total likes

55

Video views

1,094

Mentions per month

Apr 2017 – Dec 2025

Where it's discussed

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  • News12 articles
  • Facebook3 posts
  • YouTube2 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall tone reflects positive engagement and recognition of the potential cancer-preventive effects of garlic and onions, with posts highlighting chemical compounds like quercetin and allicin, as well as referencing scientific publications, which shows both interest and belief in their health value. The utilization of scientific terminology and references indicates participants are deeply engaged and consider these findings impactful for health behaviors.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions indicate support for the idea that garlic and onions have cancer-preventive properties, citing scientific references and emphasizing their health benefits.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high curiosity and interest, with many referencing detailed research and biochemical compounds like flavonoids and sulfur compounds.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants engage moderately by sharing information, emphasizing specific compounds, and endorsing the importance of including these vegetables in diet, but there is limited debate or questioning.

ImpactModerate impact

The social discussions suggest a recognition of potential health impacts, encouraging dietary choices, although mostly based on lab studies rather than large-scale human trials.

Abstract in brief

  • Allium vegetables like garlic, onions, shallots, leeks, and chives are believed to have cancer-preventive properties, especially for gastrointestinal cancers, based on epidemiologic and mechanistic studies.
  • These vegetables contain sulfur compounds that may reduce cancer risk by decreasing carcinogen activation, exhibiting antimicrobial effects, and altering redox processes, affecting various stages of cancer development.
  • Most evidence supporting their protective effects comes from lab studies rather than large-scale human trials, and ongoing research aims to better understand their potential use in cancer prevention.]

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Ronita De, PhD
@dronita_de · X

Garlic and onions: their cancer prevention properties https://t.co/LwshJ9Cq1I #INPST #NPMND

May 19, 2021 · 5 likes · 1 share · 1,511 followers View post →
Ravi Ratna
@medical91 · X

Garlic and onions: Their cancer prevention properties https://t.co/KFEDRIJ2yd

Apr 8, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 38,818 followers View post →
Celeste Hayes
@Celeste64882539 · X

Garlic and onions: Their cancer prevention properties https://t.co/aEiwkgHOh6

Aug 2, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,030 followers View post →
DrRPalmquist
@DrPalmquist · X

Garlic and Onions: Their Cancer Prevention Properties - PubMed https://t.co/0ZZgYccsfE

Mar 19, 2020 · 1 like · 3,164 followers View post →
Ed
@egdrennan · X

Antioxidant flavonoids, principally quercetin, myricetin and kaempferol, were the most bioactive compounds, showing how red onions exert potential anticancer activities, but allicin, sulfur and anthocyanins weighed in, as well. https://t.co/uRVtU07Yyn https://t.co/K4U2ykzFV4

Aug 8, 2024 · 1 like · 1 share · 604 followers View post →
GlobeStuPid
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RT @egdrennan: Antioxidant flavonoids, principally quercetin, myricetin and kaempferol, were the most bioactive compounds, showing how red…

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Low Salt TV
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Soup ingredients. Do not skimp on onions and garlic! Pictured here, one whole large yellow onion, diced, one whole bulb of garlic, with sprouts removed, diced. Garlic and onions: Their cancer prevention properties https://t.co/AJObLvOx0G https://t.co/0dgKlciPU3

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GlobeStuPid
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RT @egdrennan: Antioxidant flavonoids, principally quercetin, myricetin and kaempferol, were the most bioactive compounds, showing how red…

Aug 8, 2024 · 1 share · 25,743 followers View post →
Ed
@egdrennan · X

Antioxidant flavonoids, principally quercetin, myricetin and kaempferol, were the most bioactive compounds, showing how red onions exert potential anticancer activities, but allicin, sulfur and anthocyanins weighed in, as well. https://t.co/uRVtU07Yyn https://t.co/K4U2ykzFV4

Aug 8, 2024 · 1 like · 1 share · 604 followers View post →
Ed
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Cesc
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RT @medical91: Garlic and onions: Their cancer prevention properties https://t.co/KFEDRIJ2yd

Apr 8, 2024 · 1 share · 761 followers View post →
Ravi Ratna
@medical91 · X

Garlic and onions: Their cancer prevention properties https://t.co/KFEDRIJ2yd

Apr 8, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 38,818 followers View post →
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RT @Celeste64882539: Garlic and onions: Their cancer prevention properties https://t.co/aEiwkgHOh6

Aug 2, 2022 · 1 share · 2,880 followers View post →
Celeste Hayes
@Celeste64882539 · X

Garlic and onions: Their cancer prevention properties https://t.co/aEiwkgHOh6

Aug 2, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,030 followers View post →
Dr. Rajeev K. Singla
@RajeevKSingla · X

RT @dronita_de: Garlic and onions: their cancer prevention properties https://t.co/LwshJ9Cq1I #INPST #NPMND

May 26, 2021 · 1 share · 2,577 followers View post →
Ronita De, PhD
@dronita_de · X

Garlic and onions: their cancer prevention properties https://t.co/LwshJ9Cq1I #INPST #NPMND

May 19, 2021 · 5 likes · 1 share · 1,511 followers View post →
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Apr 14, 2021 · 50 followers View post →
DrRPalmquist
@DrPalmquist · X

Garlic and Onions: Their Cancer Prevention Properties - PubMed https://t.co/0ZZgYbUQR4

Apr 16, 2020 · 3,164 followers View post →
DrRPalmquist
@DrPalmquist · X

Garlic and Onions: Their Cancer Prevention Properties - PubMed https://t.co/0ZZgYccsfE

Mar 19, 2020 · 1 like · 3,164 followers View post →
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