The many medicinal benefits of Garlic

Garlic is not only good for adding extra flavour into meals, it has many medicinal benefits. Here are the top five benefits.

1.  Heart Disease

It is recognized as a preventative agent and treatment of many heart and metabolic diseases, including atherosclerosis, hyperglycemia, thrombosis, hypertension and diabetes. It had been shown to reverse early heart disease by reversing plaque buildup.

2.   Cancer

Several studies show an association between increased intake of garlic and reduced risk of cancers of the stomach, colon, oesophagus, pancreas, and breast.

3.  High Blood Pressure

It has been shown to help control high blood pressure. One study looked at the effect of aged garlic as a treatment for people already taking antihypertensive medication however still having uncontrolled hypertension. The study showed that taking four capsules of aged garlic extract for three months caused blood pressure to drop.

4.  Colds and Infections

It  is highly effective at killing countless microorganisms responsible for common infections, including the common cold. It actually might help prevent colds as well as other infections. Garlic’s antimicrobial, antiviral and antifungal properties help relieve the common cold as well as other infections.

5.  Diabetes

Eating raw garlic can help regulate blood sugar levels, potentially stop or decrease the effects of some diabetes complications, as well as fight infections and cholesterol and encourage circulation.