Benefits of Garlic: L earn how and why you should start using it if you aren’t doing so yet.

Garlic, a nature’s gift to humans. This ingredient which is natural has really many benefits on health and is good for the human’s body. Naturopaths and herbalists consider garlic as a miracle ingredient, and thats because of the so many studies that were done on garlic which always prove it’s benefits on many different health problems.

You probably already know the saying that goes “Garlic can keep sickness at bay”. Because of garlic’s components body can fight off illness and sickness. But what does it really contain? It has water-soluble nutrients like vitamins, natural sugar, amino acids and enzymes. It also contains oil soluble nutrients including sulphur compounds which are alliin and allicin.

Garlic is also known for the natural antibiotic properties. Even though the sulphur compounds of garlic emit a pungent smell, there is no denying it’s good properties in medicinal uses. When you cook for the family or for yourself, consider adding garlic in your dishes.

Now if we check the benefits of garlic on health:

► It can help cure wounds quickly.

► Garlic is an antiseptic because of it’s antibacterial properties.

► It can help fight inflammation.

► Garlic has antibiotic properties which help the body to fight off any infections.

► Putting raw garlic on your food will help you get better faster when you have colds or coughs.

► Eating it raw is the best but it’s supplements can help too.

► A study that has been made in China shows when garlic is eaten regularly, it helps in preventing cancer.

► It helps lowering blood pressure and prevents cardiovascular problems when eaten fresh or cooked. 500 mg Garlic capsules twice a day are fine too.

► Garlic increases high-density lipoproteins in the body.

► Helps reducing bad cholesterol in your bloodstream.

► Keeps the heart and arteries healthy.

► It boosts the immune system which helps to fight off diseases.

► Helps in thinning the blood, which reduces the risk of blood clotting.

► It also improves blood circulation in the body.

► Garlic can prevent and relieve chronic bronchitis and catarrh for people who have respiratory problems.

► Acts as an expectorant for nasal decongestants for colds and cough.

► Cures flatulence and is a great internal antiseptic.

► Garlic cleans the stomach and kills internal parasites in the digestive system.

Probably you did not know the good benefits garlic has on health. Some people include it in their food just for scent, flavor and design. Now that you know these benefits, including it in the dishes you cook is a must. Having garlic breath is sure worth it. It is very cheap in the stores and the benefits are great.