The Claim
The addition of garlic and onion as spices to meat is associated with a reduction in the formation of heterocyclic amines (HAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), with a response ratio of 0.57, potentially due to their antioxidant properties.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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Adding garlic and onion to meat while cooking might make it healthier by reducing harmful chemicals that form, thanks to the natural antioxidants in these spices.
See the scientific wording
Spicing meat with garlic and onion is associated with reduced formation of HAs and PAHs, with a response ratio of 0.57, indicating these specific spices may be particularly effective due to their antioxidant properties.
What the research says
1 studyThe study looked at adding garlic and onion to meat before cooking and found it really does lower harmful chemicals, just like the claim says.
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