Garlic is an aromatic culinary ingredient with a surprisingly wide range of touted health benefit. They say an apple a day keep the doctor – but we say a clove of garlic. Below are some of the purported health benefits of garlic.
⦁ Respiratory Health: Garlic extract has been shown to reduce the symptoms and occurrences of bronchitis and general respiratory health.
⦁ Gastrointestinal Health: Suffering from poor digestion? The daily intake of garlic cloves helps with several digestive problems including diarrhea, inflammation and colitis. It also improves oral health and alleviates tooth aches.
⦁ Low energy: Garlic is “performance enhancing” substance capable of improving work capacity and reducing fatigue.
⦁ Increased absorption of iron and zinc
⦁ Help Fight Cancer: Early clinical studies suggest a link between dietary intake of garlic and prevention of certain types of cancer.
⦁ Help Control Diabetes: Diabetes is a serious condition associated with high levels of blood glucose, blood pressure, cholesterol, obesity, and genetic factors. Research shows that garlic might help control blood sugar, reduce insulin resistance, and lower cholesterol levels.
⦁ Regulate cholesterol: A study published in the Journal of Nutrition concluded, “the results of our studies indicate that the cholesterol-lowering effects of garlic extract.”
⦁ Antioxidant Properties: Garlic contains potent compounds that counteract the harmful effects of oxidative stress and promote the activities of body’s antioxidant enzymes.
⦁ Antibiotic Properties: Some studies show that garlic is a potent antibiotic against yeast infections, parasites, cold and flu, fungal infections, and certain strains of bacteria. It also helps enhance the immune system.
