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10 Proven Health Benefits of Garlic

10 Proven Health Benefits of Garlic

"We are what we eat"

The phrase 'You Are What You Eat' means that it is important to eat good food in order to be healthy and fit.

  1. Garlic is a plant in the onion family that’s 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 low in calories and rich in vitamin C, vitamin B6 and manganese. It also contains trace amounts of various other nutrients.
  3. Garlic supplements help prevent and reduce the severity of common illnesses like the flu and common cold.
  4. High doses of garlic appear to improve blood pressure for those with known high blood pressure (hypertension). In some instances, supplements may be as effective as regular medications.
  5. Garlic supplements seem to reduce total and LDL cholesterol, particularly in those who have high cholesterol. HDL cholesterol and triglycerides do not seem to be affected.
  6. Garlic contains antioxidants that protect against cell damage and aging. It may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
  7. Garlic has known beneficial effects on common causes of chronic disease, so it makes sense that it could also help you live longer.
  8. Garlic may improve physical performance in lab animals and people with heart disease. Benefits in healthy people are not yet conclusive.
  9. Garlic was shown to significantly reduce lead toxicity and related symptoms in one study.
  10. Garlic appears to have some benefits for bone health by increasing estrogen levels in females, but more human studies are needed. 

  Start consuming garlic each and everyday and you will have an amazing body.

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  1. wonderful post, i usually love garlic, please can you show me how i can clear the scent from my mouth after consuming.

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    1. This is very simple, Immediately after eating garlic, drink one cup of water mixed with 2 lemons.

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