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/* The benefits of garlic are */
==The benefits of garlic are==
*There has been more written about the wonderful benefits of garlic than any other food source Antibacterial and Antiviral : Garlic is most well-knownfor its antibacterial and antiviral properties. It's history dates back 3They help control bacterial,500 years: Hippocratesviral, the father of medicinefungal, was the first to write that garlic was an excellent medicine for eliminating tumorsyeast and worm infections. It may also help restore natural killer (NK) cell activity. Most of the modern research on Fresh garlic has concentrated on its ability is thought to lower cholesterol and blood pressure as well as offering protection against strokes and heart diseaseplay a role in preventing food poisoning by killing bacteria like E. For examplecoli, when the Journal of the Royal College of Physicians reviewed data on cholesterol in 1993Salmonella enteritidis, it etc.* To treat skin infections : The chemical ajoene found that after just four weeks there was a 12 per cent reduction in cholesterol levels in the research groups that had taken garlicmay help treat fungal skin infections like ringworm and athlete’s foot.*Scientists have also looked at the role Blood thinning : The anti-clotting properties of ajoene found in garlic plays help in helping prevent preventing the formation of blood clotsin the body. A review of recent clinical trialsHence, published in it may also increase the Journal risk of Hypertension, showed bleeding after surgery.* Reduce blood pressure : Angiotensin II is a protein that taking helps our blood vessels contract thereby increasing the blood pressure. Allicin in garlic tablets cut volunteers' blocks the activity of angiotensin II and helps in reducing blood pressure . The polysulphides present in garlic are converted into a gas called hydrogen sulphide by between one the red blood cells. Hydrogen sulphide dilates our blood vessels and five per centhelps control blood pressure. These results led * Protect heart : Garlic protects our heart against cardiovascular problems like heart attacks and atherosclerosis. This cardio-protective property can be attributed to various factors. With age, the report's authors arteries tend to conclude that taking supplements could cut lose their ability to stretch. Garlic may help reduce this and may also protect the incidence heart from the damaging effects of stroke by anything free oxygen radicals. The sulphur-containing compounds of garlic also prevent our blood vessels from 30becoming blocked and slow the development of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). The anti-40 per cent, while heart disease could be reduced by 20-25 percentclotting properties of ajoene help prevent clots from forming inside the blood vessels.*While garlic is gathering a reputation for helping Reduce cholesterol : Garlic has the ability to maintain a healthy heart, regular amounts of garlic seems moderately lower our blood triglycerides and total cholesterol and reduce arterial plaque formation.* Combat allergies : Garlic is known to also have anti-inflammatory property. It can help the body fight off infectionsagainst allergies. These The anti-arthritic property of garlic is due to diallyl sulphide and thiacremonone. Garlic has been show to improve allergic airway inflammation (allergic rhinitis). Raw garlic juice may be used to immediately stop the itching due to rashes and bug bites.*Remedy for respiratory problems : Daily use of garlic might reduce the frequency and number of colds. Its antibacterial effects were first discovered properties help in treating throat irritations. Garlic may also reduce the early 19th century during an outbreak severity of upper respiratory tract infections. Its benefits in disorders of infectious fever - English priests caught the fever but the French priestslungs like asthma, who ate garlic every daydifficulty of breathing, remained healthyetc. However, you don't need to suffer with make it a fever priceless medicine. Its ability to benefit from garlic's health enhancing propertiespromote expectoration makes it irreplaceable in chronic bronchitis.*A recently published study found that a daily Diabetes : Garlic increases insulin release and regulates blood sugar levels in diabetics.* Effective against warts and corns : Applying fat dissolving garlic supplement reduced extracts to corns on the risk of feet and warts on the volunteers catching a cold by halfhands is thought to improve these conditions. The researchers also discovered that even when those taking the supplement did develop a cold they were more likely * Cancer prevention : Daily intake of garlic has been found to make a speedier recovery than the nonlower risk of most types of cancer. This anti-cancer property is due to allyl sulphides found in garlic taking volunteers.*If that's not enoughPhIP, just one clove a day will top up your body's supplies type of vitamins Aheterocyclic amine (HCA), B and C, as well as a vast array has been associated with increased incidence of minerals including selenium, iodine, potassiumbreast cancer among women. According to studies, diallyl sulphide found in garlic inhibits the transformation of PhIP into carcinogens.* Improve iron, calcium, zinc metabolism : Ferroportin is a protein which helps in iron absorption and magnesiumrelease. Diallyl sulphides in garlic increase production of ferroportin and help improve iron metabolism.*Research into Aphrodisiac : Garlic’s aphrodisiac property is due to its ability to increase the benefits of circulation.* Toothaches : Simply put some crushed garlic are continuing all clove directly on the time affected tooth can help relieve toothaches due to its antibacterial and some scientists have been reviewing evidence analgesic properties. But be aware that suggests it can be irritating to the gum.* Reduce weight : Many researchers believe that obesity is a state of long-term low-grade inflammation. According to recent research, garlic may even help to protect against stomach cancerregulate the formation of fat cells in our body. Pre-adipocytes are converted into fat cells (adipocytes) through inflammatory system activity. The thinking behind this is that the allicin compoundsanti-inflammatory property of 1, contained 2-DT (1, 2-vinyldithiin) found in garlic, may help inhibit this conversion. This may help prevent cancerous changes in weight gain.* anti-inflammatory : It can help the stomach wallbody fight against allergies. While more research is clearly needed there is little doubt that a little The anti-arthritic property of garlic, every day, can go a long way in helping is due to protect, as well as boost, your healthdiallyl sulphide and thiacremonone.
*Garlic is also a good mercury chelator.(detoxifies the body by Heavy metal removal): see [[chelating agents]]
* Source of [[Inulin]]
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