* Diabetes : Garlic increases insulin release and regulates blood sugar levels in diabetics.
* Effective against warts and corns : Applying fat dissolving garlic extracts to corns on the feet and warts on the hands is thought to improve these conditions.
* Good source of [[selenium]], garlic may be a more reliable source as well. Garlic is what scientists call a "seleniferous" plant: it can uptake selenium from the soil even when soil concentrations do not favor this uptake.
* Cancer prevention : Daily intake of garlic has been found to lower risk of most types of cancer. This anti-cancer property is due to allyl sulphides found in garlic. PhIP, a type of heterocyclic amine (HCA), has been associated with increased incidence of breast cancer among women. According to studies, diallyl sulphide found in garlic inhibits the transformation of PhIP into carcinogens.
* Improve iron metabolism : Ferroportin is a protein which helps in iron absorption and release. Diallyl sulphides in garlic increase production of ferroportin and help improve iron metabolism.
* Toothaches : Simply put some crushed garlic clove directly on the affected tooth can help relieve toothaches due to its antibacterial and analgesic properties. But be aware that 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 help to regulate the formation of fat cells in our body. Pre-adipocytes are converted into fat cells (adipocytes) through inflammatory system activity. The anti-inflammatory property of 1, 2-DT (1, 2-vinyldithiin) found in garlic may help inhibit this conversion. This may help prevent weight gain.
* [[anti-inflammatory : It can help the body fight against allergies. The anti-arthritic property of garlic is ]] due to diallyl sulphide and thiacremonone. 1,2-DT (1,2-vinyldithiin) is one of the unique sulfur compounds in garlic that has long been recognized as having anti-inflammatory properties.*Garlic is also a good mercury chelator.(detoxifies the body by Heavy metal removal): see [[chelating agents]]
* Source of [[Inulin]]