Thursday, January 22, 2015

GARLIC EFFECT AND PROPERTIES

GARLIC

Antimicrobial properties in meat:

Antimicrobial effects of chopped garlic in ground beef and raw meatball decreased the microbial count and growth.

Digestion:

Garlic assists in normal functioning of the intestines for good digestion.

Eye care: 

Garlic contains nutrients like Selenium, Quercetin and Vitamin C which helps treat eye infections and swellings.

Intestinal problems: 

It clears most of the intestinal problems like dysentery, diarrhea and colitis.

Sexual problems:

To enhance the libido ability of both men & women. People who overindulge in sexual activities should take garlic in diet or supplement form to protect their selves from sheer nervous fatigue.

Asthma: 

Boiled cloves of garlic do wonders for asthma treatment.

Highly Nutritious:

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

Cold:

Garlic function is to boost the immune system. It helps to prevent and reduce the severity of common illnesses like common cold and flu.

Reduce Blood Pressure:

High doses of garlic appear to improve blood pressure of those with known high blood pressure (hypertension). In supplementation can be effective as regular medications.

High cholesterol levels: 

Of the two kinds of cholesterol –LDL and HDL, the former is bad for human health. Garlic, rich in allicin compound effectively prevents LDL cholesterol from oxidization. All those who have high cholesterol level must include garlic in their daily diet.

Garlic Contains a Compound Called Allicin:

It is higher in sulfur compound called Allicin, which is believed to bring most of the health benefits.