7 Health Benefits Of Shedding Tears

By Khushboo Motihar Last Updated: Jul 6, 2013 | 03:30:55 IST
 
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Protection against irritants

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Have you wondered why your eyes water when you cut onions? It is because onion contains certain enzymes, which irritate your eyes. Similarly, when dust particles enter your eyes, they start watering. This type of crying simply protects your eyes and ensures that the particles are washed out along with the tears.

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