Garlic is a bulb plant that is used worldwide in the preparation of many dishes. It is closely related to the onion plant and is noted for its pungent taste and strong smell. Its consumption provides the human body with various benefits which the following paragraphs will elaborate on.
Garlic is very nutritious. A single clove of garlic is incredibly nutritious and contains nutrients such as manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin C, selenium, calcium, copper, potassium, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B1 which are needed collectively for the proper functioning of the human body.
Garlic has good antioxidant properties. Metabolism of the body leads to oxidative stress as free radicals are produced. However, the damage from the radicals can be suppressed by garlic which has antioxidants to reduce the aging process of the body. It can reduce cholesterol levels and blood pressure along with its characteristics to reduce the risk-off diseases like Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Garlic is a powerful antibiotic. Diallyl sulfide which is a compound in garlic is said to be hundred times effective as compared to two of the most popular bacteria-fighting medications according to a study published in the journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy. Therefore, garlic is a better and natural alternative for killing bacteria in the human body,
I hope I have been able to educate you on the benefits of garlic to the human body. However, these are just a few therefore anyone who has additional information may provide it in the comment section to further educate others.
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