The Health Benefits of Garlic : Nature’s Best Medicine


The are five benefits of Garlic:
1.      Garlic Supports Cardiovascular Health
Garlic is among the best foods for heart health. Studies have found that garlic reduces cholesterol and lowers lipid content in the blood. Experimental and clinical studies on the cardiovascular benefits of garlic have found it to have a positive effect on atherosclerosis, hyperlipidemia, hyper tension, and thrombosis. Garlic also seems to possess the ability to prevent blood clots. Tests are currently underway to examine the mechanism of this effect.
2.      Garlic May Help with Hypertension
Researchers have found that oral administration of garlic can lower blood pressure in both human and animal studies. Amazingly, there was a measureable response after just a single dose. Chronic oral administration of garlic has a long-term positive effect. Allicin seems to have a relaxing effect on the smooth muscle cells of the pulmonary artery, allowing the artery to open more fully.
3.      Garlic is Nutritional Support Against Cancer
Around the world, studies have found a correlation between a high intake of garlic and a low ared cancer risk. An increased consumption of garlic is associated with a reduction in cancers of the stomatch, colon, esophagus, pancreas, prostate, and breast. The United Stated National Cancer Institute has said that garlic may be the most effective food for cancer prevention.
4.      Garlic and Diabetes
Garlic may also provide significant benefits to those suffering from diabetes. Experimental studies have shown that garlic lowers blood glucose levels and this hypoglycemic effect has been replicated in animals studies. Treatment for humans is less studied but looks promising. Garlic has been reported to lower blood cholesterol levels and reduce insulin resistance. However, further study is needed to fully understand the effect garlic has on human blood glucose levels.
5.      Garlic Offers Liver Protection

The last reason is garlic as one of the best food to help cleanse your liver. It can help mitigate the effects of fatty liver disease and provides hepatoprotective effects from certain toxic agents. Studies have found that garlic can protect liver cells from acetaminophen, gentamycin and nitrates. 

 (source : naturalnews)

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