11 health benefits of garlic that are supported by human research.

11 health benefits of garlic that are supported by human research.

Garlic is an herb that is grown around the world. It is related to onion, leeks, and chives. It is thought that garlic is native to Siberia, but spread to other parts of the world over 5000 years ago.

Garlic is most commonly used for conditions related to the heart and blood system. These conditions include high blood pressure, high levels of cholesterol or other fats (lipids) in the blood (hyperlipidemia), and hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis).

In foods and beverages, fresh garlic, garlic powder, and garlic oil are used to add flavor.

Here are 11 health benefits of garlic that are supported by human research.

1. GARLIC CONTAINS COMPOUNDS WITH POTENT MEDICINAL PROPERTIES.

Garlic is a plant in the Allium (onion) family.
It is closely related to onions, shallots and leeks. Each segment of a garlic bulb is called a clove. There are about 10–20 cloves in a single bulb, give or take.
Garlic is a plant that is grown for its distinctive taste and health benefits. It contains sulfur compounds, which are believed to bring some of the health benefits.

2. GARLIC IS HIGHLY NUTRITIOUS BUT HAS VERY FEW CALORIES.

Garlic is low in calories and rich in vitamin C, vitamin B6 and manganese. It also contains trace amounts of various other nutrients.

3. GARLIC CAN COMBAT SICKNESS, INCLUDING THE COMMON COLD. ❄️❄️❄️
Garlic supplements are known to boost the function of the immune system. Garlic supplements help prevent and reduce the severity of common illnesses like the flu and common cold.

4. THE ACTIVE COMPOUNDS IN GARLIC CAN REDUCE BLOOD PRESSURE.🆎

Cardiovascular diseases like heart attacks and strokes are the world's biggest killers.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is one of the most important drivers of these diseases.

Human studies have found garlic supplements to have a significant impact on reducing blood pressure in people with high blood pressure

High doses of garlic appear to improve blood pressure for those with known high blood pressure (hypertension).

5. GARLIC IMPROVES CHOLESTEROL LEVELS, WHICH MAY LOWER THE RISK OF HEART DISEASE 💞

Garlic can lower total and LDL cholesterol.

For those with high cholesterol, garlic supplements appear to reduce total and/or LDL cholesterol by about 10–15%

6. GARLIC CONTAINS ANTIOXIDANTS THAT MAY HELP PREVENT ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND DEMENTIA 🙀

High doses of garlic supplements have been shown to increase antioxidant enzymes in humans, as well as significantly reduce oxidative stress in those with high blood pressure.

The combined effects on reducing cholesterol and blood pressure, as well as the antioxidant properties, may reduce the risk of common brain diseases like Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

7. GARLIC MAY HELP YOU LIVE LONGER 🙄

The potential effects of garlic on longevity are basically impossible to prove in humans.

But given the beneficial effects on important risk factors like blood pressure, it makes sense that garlic could help you live longer.

The fact that it can fight infectious disease is also an important factor, because these are common causes of death, especially in the elderly or people with dysfunctional immune systems.

8. ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE MIGHT BE IMPROVED WITH GARLIC SUPPLEMENTS 🏋️⛹️🚵

Garlic was one of the earliest "performance enhancing" substances.

It was traditionally used in ancient cultures to reduce fatigue and enhance the work capacity of laborers.

9. EATING GARLIC MAY HELP DETOXIFY HEAVY METALS IN THE BODY 🗾🏗️

At high doses, the sulfur compounds in garlic have been shown to protect against organ damage from heavy metal toxicity.

A four-week study in employees of a car battery plant (excessive exposure to lead) found that garlic reduced lead levels in the blood by 19%. It also reduced many clinical signs of toxicity, including headaches and blood pressure.

10. GARLIC MAY IMPROVE BONE HEALTH 💪

Garlic appears to have some benefits for bone health by increasing estrogen levels in females, but more human studies are needed.

11. GARLIC IS EASY TO INCLUDE IN YOUR DIET AND TASTES ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS 😋
The last one is not a health benefit, but is still important.

Garlic is very easy (and delicious) to include in your current diet.

It complements most savory dishes, particularly soups and sauces. The strong taste of garlic can also add a punch to otherwise bland recipes.

Garlic comes in several forms, from whole cloves and smooth pastes to powders and supplements like garlic extract and garlic oil.

NOTE: However, keep in mind that there are some downsides to garlic, such as bad breath. There are also some people who are allergic to it.🙄🙄🙄

If you have a bleeding disorder or are taking blood-thinning medications, talk to your doctor before increasing your garlic intake.🙏🙏🙏.

Thanks for reading. 📖