Garlic is one of the best studied plants in the world. Garlic also has been long used to treat a variety of conditions. The modern use of garlic has focused on its ability to lower cholesterol and blood pressure Garlic lowers blood pressure through the actions of one of its component, methyl allyl trisulfide, which dilates blood vessels. Garlic contains an amino acid derivative, alliin. When garlic is consumed, the enzyme alliinase coverts alliin to allicin. Allicin is very short lived and has an antibiotic effect. The pungent odor of garlic is caused by allicin.
Effective for:
- Anti inflammatory
- Anti microbial
- Cancer prevention
- Cardiovascular health
- Cuts the risk of heart disease
- Digestive aid (flatulence, nausea, vomiting, colic)
- Immune system enhancer
- Lowers cholesterol
- Lowers high blood sugar
- Promotes weight loss
Supplements:
Garlic can be taken any way that is convenient, eating it every day, taking an extract of aged garlic as a capsule or as a liquid. But because garlic’s healing power increases with the dose, supplements are a better choice for therapeutic purposes.
Recommended Dose:
For therapeutic purpose 24,00-3,200 mg daily.
Side effects and precautions:
Garlic is generally safe to use.
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