10 Unique Health Benefits of Garlic We Bet You Didn’t Know [Number 6 Will Make You Eat Garlic Daily]

10 Unique Health Benefits of Garlic We Bet You Didn’t Know There are so many health benefits that you can get from garlic. Interestingly, it is the oldest known medicinal plant variety in existence. It has not only been used as treatment for all kinds of ailments, and also one of the best medicinal treasures, it is used as an antibiotic to treat bacterial, fungal and parasitic infections for the last decades. Be that as it may, the obnoxious smell it gives should be nothing compared to the health benefits of the plant. Here are 10 PROVEN health benefits of garlic; 10 PROVEN HEALTH BENEFITS OF GARLIC Click the next page below to continue reading; Bear in mind that each claim made regarding each of the medicinal properties of garlic has at least one quality study behind it (in some cases, more than one.) So, what are these health benefits? Let’s get to it! GARLIC IS VERY NUTRIENT-DENSE If our body is a vehicle, nutrients are the fuel. Nutrients are critical to all underlying biological activity that supports life. To be more specific, nutrients allow for a healthy body, bodily functions, and cellular energy. Garlic is a very nutrient-rich vegetable (and yes, it is a vegetable, not a seasoning!) with high concentrations of manganese (23% recommended daily allowance, or “RDA”), vitamin B6 (17% RDA), and vitamin C (15% RDA). Garlic also has a proper dose of selenium, calcium, copper, potassium, phosphorous, iron, and vitamin B1. But it is the chemical properties of raw garlic, namely allicin that provides its inherent medicinal qualities. Click the next page below to continue reading; GARLIC CONTAINS POTENT NATURAL COMPOUNDS Scientists continue to demonstrate the medicinal properties of garlic’s natural ingredients, most notably allium sativium, or allicin. Per the introduction to a study published in the journal Vitro Pharmacology, in which researchers study the potential effects of garlic compounds in patients with brain cancer, allicin demonstrates potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial characteristics. A sulfur-containing compound, other studies show that allicin possesses additional medicinal properties, like cardioprotective, antihypertensive, and nephroprotective properties as well. As we’ll discuss, allicin supplements are helpful in combating and preventing major diseases such as cancer and heart disease. Click the next page below to continue reading; IT BOOSTS THE IMMUNE SYSTEM Per a study published in The Journal of Nutrition, “Garlic contains numerous compounds that have the potential to influence immunity.” Immune cells are responsible for modifying the inflammatory response – a process that, if either suppressed or excitatory, can lead to illness and disease. The same study – a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial – discovered that participants who consumed aged garlic extract (AGE) over a 90-day period tested for: Reduced cold and flu severity Less severe symptoms while sick Fewer self-reported days of “suboptimal” functioning Fewer missed days of school and work These results led the authors to conclude that AGE supplementation may enhance immune cell function while reducing the effects of cold and flu symptoms. Click the next page below to continue reading; GARLIC IMPROVES ORAL HEALTH Garlic has medicinal qualities in the treatment of various oral infections and diseases. Studies show that it aids in the treatment of the following: Periodontitis Inflammation of the gums and essential structural components of the teeth Oral thrush, a fungal infection which causes lesions to develop on the gums, inner cheeks, mouth, tongue, and tonsils Sore mouth from dentures Experts observe that allicin has antimicrobial properties against a variety of bacteria, including bacteria which are resistant to many pharmaceutical-grade medicines. Garlic appears to act on oral bacteria by inhibiting the sulfur that many bacteria require to survive. Finally, it also seems to have value as a complementary treatment for some oral prescription medications. Click the next page below to continue reading; IT MAY PREVENT GASTRIC CANCER Raw garlic has been found effective against the bacteria H. pylori, one of the most abundant bacteria that resides within the digestive system. While many can live with H. pylori and never experience symptoms, it isn’t altogether uncommon, particularly in developing countries. After some time, the bacteria may cause sores – ulcers – in the lining of the stomach and upper intestines. In a meta-analysis of 18 studies involving nearly 143,000 people, a strong correlation was found between the amount of garlic consumption and a reduced risk for gastric (stomach) cancer risk. Additional research is needed regarding its effect on H. pylori infection, however. Click the next page below to continue reading; GARLIC REDUCES HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE WebMD writes that taking garlic by mouth reduces systolic blood pressure (SBP) by 7-9 “points” (mm/Hg) and diastolic pressure (DBP) by 4-6 mm/HG in people with high blood pressure. Blood pressure machines read out in the format systolic over diastolic (systolic/diastolic). In a 2013 study, researchers found that patients given garlic tablets registered a reduction in both SBP and DBP when compared with the prescription beta-blocker, atenolol. Click the next page below to continue reading; GARLIC MAY HELP SUPPRESS ALLERGIES A 2014 study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, found that the compound ethyl acetate in aged garlic extract may suppress the immune protein FceRI, which is connected with the rise of inflammatory markers during allergic responses. Also, AGE inhibits the release of histamine, which may prevent allergic reactions. Click the next page below to continue reading; IT HELPS FIGHT CANCER The anticancer properties of garlic are among the most researched topics in either traditional or alternative medicine. Studies continue to successfully demonstrate garlic’s therapeutic effects on cancers of the lung, liver, breast, stomach, esophagus, skin, colon – and even the brain. Concerning the last, researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) discovered that yet another a compound in garlic – diallyl trisulfide (DATS) – serves as a potential weapon against glioblastoma. Glioblastoma is known as the most aggressive type of brain cancer, with a life expectancy of just around 14 months. Click the next page below to continue reading; GARLIC HAS ANTI-AGING PROPERTIES Research shows that topical application of garlic extract may produce anti-aging effects due to its ability to increase the growth and lifespan of skin cells. A study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology found that adding garlic extract into skin cell cultures resulted in “some youth-preserving, anti-aging, and beneficial effects” due to garlic’s seeming ability to synthesize new skin cells. The study, like many others, also notes the potential of garlic to inhibit cancer cells, concluding “the results of (this study) have applications for both anti-aging and anti-cancer research.” Click the next page below to continue reading; IT LOWERS CHOLESTEROL LEVELS In a 2013 meta-analysis of 39 primary trials published in the journal Nutrition Reviews, researchers from the University of Adelaide (Australia) conclude that garlic is effective in reducing serum cholesterol. Per the study, it also reduces LDL (bad) cholesterol in individuals with elevated cholesterol levels. The study notes that the reduction of cholesterol levels found in the study equates to a 38 percent lower risk of a coronary event at age 50. However, the researchers note, garlic treatments may only be minimally effective in improving HDL cholesterol levels and triglycerides. 10 Unique Health Benefits of Garlic We Bet You Didn’t Know

10 Unique Health Benefits of Garlic We Bet You Didn’t Know [Number 6 Will Make You Eat Garlic Daily]

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