Onions contain substances that stimulate tears, which you wouldn't expect! Yes, you heard it right, eating onions really brings tears to your eyes! Next, let's uncover the mystery and work together on this interesting topic.
Let's start by understanding the structure of an onion.
Onions are mainly made up of fibrous and leafy cells, which are rich in onion, which is a key component of onions that have a unique aroma and spicy taste. When onions are sliced or shredded, onionin is released in the air, a substance that causes irritation in the eyes, which can cause tearing.
So, what is the reason for onion tears? In fact, onion tearing is due to the onion in the onion stimulating the tear glands of the eye, causing it to secrete a large amount of tears. The lacrimal gland is a secretory gland that protects the eye by secreting tears and keeping the eye moist. When onion stimulates the lacrimal glands, it causes the lacrimal glands to secrete large amounts of tears, causing tearing.
So, how do you keep onions from tears? It's actually very simple, when you're ready to eat onions, you can cut the onion into thin slices or shreds, and then gently pat the onion with chopsticks or the back of a knife, which will allow the onion to be released better and reduce the chance of irritating the eyes.
In addition, if you have symptoms of tearing, you can blink your eyes appropriately or pat your eyes with a damp towel to relieve the discomfort caused by onion irritation of the tear ducts.
It is important to note that the symptoms of onion irritation of the tear ducts may persist for some time, so if you eat onions regularly, or if you eat too many onions, it may cause eye irritation. Therefore, it is recommended that everyone pay attention to the principle of moderation when eating onions to avoid unnecessary damage to the eyes.
I hope today's program can help you better understand the problem of onion tears, let's pay attention to healthy eyes, maintain a happy mood and good living habits!