If you’re trying to eat healthier, you may be wondering if garlic is a good choice for you. Turns out, this humble herb has some amazing health benefits. So is allium good or is it NOT GOOD.
Garlic ( Allium sativum) is part of the Lily Family and is one herb that I check off a definite YES
All plants contain bioactive substances. Garlic is no exception. Garlic is particularly rich in bioactive compounds, such as allicin and gamma-glutamylcysteine. These powerful phytochemicals taken regularly have been shown to reduce the risk of chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease, as well as promote overall wellbeing and vitality. So what is it about allium that makes it so good. Allicin has been shown to have antimicrobial, antiviral, and antifungal properties. In addition, Allicin can also help to reduce cholesterol levels and high blood pressure. Garlic contains a variety of antioxidants and antimicrobial compounds that help to boost the body’s immune system and fight off infection. It is great during the cold and flu season. It has been especially helpful during the COVID pandemic
The allicin in garlic has also been shown to block certain enzymes that contribute to hypertension, while studies have found that taking garlic supplements can lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure by up to 10 points.
I was never a lover of garlic as a child or teenager. It was probably the smell. One good benefit of garlic is hair growth . Garlic is rich in sulphur, which is an important mineral for hair growth
Lastly, some preliminary research suggests that garlic may be effective at lowering blood sugar levels. If you lower blood sugar you will reduce the risk of diabetes and obesity which are both linked to heart disease.
So add garlic to your daily intake of supplements. If not in supplement form learn to cook with garlic
Until tomorrow…