Garlic — known as the
stinking rose. Garlic is an herb. It is used by many cuisines around the world
to add flavor and taste to food, but it's also been used as a natural medicinal
ingredient for centuries, both in its fresh plant form and as a supplement.
Garlic cloves contain many
vital nutrients including vitamins, amino acids, and enzymes. Garlic contains
sulfur compounds from the amino acid allicin, which is most noted for producing
garlic’s powerful odor.
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Health Benefits of Garlic Cloves
High Antioxidants
Garlic Contains a High Amount of Antioxidants.
The antioxidants destroy free radicals and reduce overall oxidative stress.
Free radicals can damage DNA and cell membranes. High levels of oxidative
stress have been associated with many diseases and conditions. Antioxidants are
also beneficial for preventing types of cancer.
Babies Weight gain
Garlic has been found to assist babies to gain
weight while they are in the womb. Next time you have a baby prepare to have
garlic breath. Except if you have a history of large babies in which case maybe
you want to skip the extra doses?
Iodine
Garlic contains high levels of iodine which
makes it a very effective treatment for hyperthyroid conditions. Treatment with
garlic has been shown to greatly improve this condition.
Antibacterial
Garlic acts as a natural antibiotic. It is able
to eliminate harmful bacteria but does not kill off healthy bacteria as
chemical antibiotics do.
Boosts Your Immune System
Garlic has strong antiviral properties. To many
in Russia, garlic was known as “Russian Penicillin” due to its abilities to
effectively treat infections. A study found that garlic is effective at
preventing and treating the common cold. It found that those who consumed
garlic had significantly fewer colds and the length of their cold was shortened
compared to those who did not eat garlic.
Garlic Prevents Cancer
Increased intake of garlic has been found to be
associated with the reduced risk of certain cancers. This includes cancers of
the stomach, colon, esophagus, pancreas, and breast.
Blood Sugar
Garlic regulates blood sugar as it enhances the
level of insulin in the blood. This may assist in the control of diabetes. Seek
medical advice if you believe the use of garlic could help your condition.
Beat Inflammation
Garlic has anti-inflammatory properties — one
study identified four sulphuric compounds in garlic that helped cut
inflammation. People who suffer from auto-immune diseases might be helped by
including garlic in their diets — Dr. Andrew Weil includes it in his
Anti-Inflammatory Food Pyramid. As well, if you have psoriasis — a skin
condition related to inflammation — try rubbing garlic oil directly on the
affected area for relief.
Repel Mosquitoes
One study from India found that mosquitoes
apparently hate garlic — great news for people who are fans of natural bug
repellents and not fans of pesky nippers. You can either apply the garlic
directly to your skin, or just keep some nearby to try to keep the bugs out of
your general vicinity.
Garlic is Anti-fungal
Garlic’s Allicin is also responsible for
destroying fungi. Many use garlic as a means of eliminating fungal infections.
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