Health Benefits of Garlic

By; Bashir Hauwa Aminu, U17mm1145


Garlic grows in many parts of the world and is a popular ingredient in cooking due to it strong smell and delicious taste.

   However, throughout ancient history, the main use of garlic was for it health and medicinal properties. With it anti-fungal, anti-viral and anti-inflammatory benefits, garlic is the Swiss army knife of garden remedies that people have been using for health and healing for more than 500 years.

    Scientists now know that most of its health benefits are caused by sulfur compounds formed when a garlic clove is chopped, crushed or chewed.

    It’s not surprising that research has shown that garlic help prevent and reduce the severity of common illnesses like cold and flu because it has the potential to ward off cough and cold infections and boost the function of the immune system. The benefits come from both raw and cooked garlic.

    The Human studies have found garlic supplements to have a significant impact on reducing high blood pressure, heart attacks, strokes as they’re the world’s biggest killers. The amount needed is equivalent to about four cloves of garlic per day and the supplement dose must be fairly high to have the desired effects.

    Due to the high amount of antioxidants, garlic protect the body against lung, prostrate, bladder, stomach and liver cancer. The antibacterial action of garlic prevents peptic ulcers as it eliminates the infection in the body.

Furthermore, garlic is used today for the prevention of sore and inflamed joints or muscles when the it oil is rubbed because it works as an anti-inflammatory. The arthritis foundation even recommends it. Also, the antibacterial properties in fresh garlic can kill the bacteria that lead to food poisoning.

   Garlic benefits are plenty but don’t add too much, as tempting as it may be because it may cause side effects like bad breath, acid reflux, digestive issues, and an increased risk of bleeding.

   Therefore, it’s best to enjoy this delicious spice in moderation and reduce your intake if you start to experience any adverse effects.

Below is a short video illustrating the health benefits of Garlic, and how to use...



 

Posted at; 5:58am

Location: Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria

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