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GARLIC contains over 200 different
compounds including germanium, 17 amino acids, 33 sulphur compounds,
vitamin B1, B2, B3 and C as well as mineral such as magnesium,
potassium, phosphorus, iron, calcium and selenium. It also contains
huge amounts of antioxidants.
Garlic has been used as a traditional remedy since 5,000 years ago and
today it is being used in the areas of cardiovascular disease and
cancer by medical researchers.
Latest research from the Cardiovascular
Research Center, School of Medicine, University of Connecticut shows that garlic is more
potent when it is freshly crushed or cut. Hydrogen sulfide, "a chemical
agent in our body" that can increase blood circulation, is created via
a chemical reaction after chopping or crushing. When garlic is
processed or cooked, hydrogen sulfide is lost.
Garlic produced the benefits of:
Preventing cardiovascular disease, garlic
has the effect of thinning the blood by lowering blood clotting
activity. It also prevent hardening of arteries and lower blood
pressure, thus reducing the risk of having high blood pressure;
Garlic raises High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) and reduces Low Density
Lipoprotein (LDL);
Allicin found in Garlic helps to keep our arteries clean;
Garlic promotes detoxification as it is rich in sulphur amino acid
called L-cysteine much needed in conjugation, a process of binding of
toxins for excretion;
Garlic is a rich source of amino acid called L-arginine.
Arginine-derived nitric oxide promotes cardiovascular health;
Garlic can also reverse atherosclerosis;
Relax blood vessels and Increases blood
circulation, especially consuming fresh garlic;
Prevent and even treat several types of
cancer;
Treat respiratory problems such as
coughs, cold, sinusitis, asthma and bronchitis;
Relieve gastrointestinal disorders
including diarrhea, dysentery, improves digestion, eliminate gas and
also kills harmful bacteria in the intestine;
Relieve skin problems such as eczema,
psoriasis, acne and rashes;
Relieve pain score and morning stiffness
in rheumatoid arthritis patient and
Lowering blood sugar levels in
diabetes patient.
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