Effect of onions on blood fibrinolytic activity

Br Med J. 1968 Aug 10;3(5614):351-2. doi: 10.1136/bmj.3.5614.351.

Abstract

Twenty-two convalescent patients at rest were given a fat-enriched breakfast with and without the addition of 60 g. of fried or boiled onions. Both forms of onions were found to prevent the expected decrease in fibrinolytic activity, and indeed the latter was actually increased.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Controlled Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Cholesterol / blood
  • Convalescence
  • Dietary Fats
  • Fibrinogen / blood
  • Fibrinolytic Agents / blood*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Peptic Ulcer Hemorrhage / therapy
  • Prothrombin Time
  • Vegetables*

Substances

  • Dietary Fats
  • Fibrinolytic Agents
  • Fibrinogen
  • Cholesterol