What are the health benefits of garlic?

[Rasel Ali]

Garlic is a flavorful and aromatic vegetable that can boost immunity. We now have an official reason to eat nothing but garlic bread in order to protect ourselves from that virus.

Garlic-flavored everything is a foodie favourite. If you search for garlic bread on Instagram, you'll be bombarded with images of golden, crispy, cheesy garlic bread - #foodporn alert.

But garlic isn't just a delicious flavouring; it's also good for improving our immunity, which is important right now, don't you think?



We are all aware that maintaining social distance, washing our hands frequently, and wearing a face mask are all ways to help protect ourselves from contracting Covid-19.

But, in the long run, increasing our immunity should be one of our top priorities because it can help prevent and reverse chronic diseases.

The garlic bulb, a small but powerful vegetable, is one natural remedy and way to boost our immunity. Despite being a kitchen staple for the majority of culinary cuisines, it also benefits your immune system.

Yes, it can leave you with a deadly stench in your mouth (not pleasant, I know), but the benefits outweigh the drawbacks and are well worth the stinky breath.

Even better, for those of you who aren't huge garlic fans, we're not suggesting stuffing an entire garlic clove into your mouth.

Instead, add some crushed up garlic pieces to your food and you're good to go - or make your own garlic bread - a simple and delicious preventative measure that your immune system will appreciate.



what is garlic?

Garlic, or Allium Sativum, is a member of the onion family, which also includes chives, shallots, leeks, and scallions. Garlic parts (called cloves) are peeled and either sliced or crushed, giving raw garlic its pungent odour.

So, what is the source of the odour, you ask? It appears to be attributable to a chemical called sulphur, which also has anti-cancer capabilities.

Aside from the sulphur compounds found in garlic, it also provides 0.2 grammes of protein, 0.01 grammes of fat, 0.05 grammes of fibre, 1 gramme of carbs, and the vital vitamins A, B, and C. Who would have guessed?

How does garlic improve your immune system?

One study published in the Malaria Journal shows how allicin helps the immune response in mice infected with malaria. Mice treated with allicin produced more pro-inflammatory mediators (cells that help fight infection and inflammation) than mice not treated with allicin.

Another study, published in the Journal of Nutrition in 2016, demonstrated the effectiveness of garlic in reducing cold and flu symptoms.

Indeed, 120 healthy people aged 21 to 50 were given either 2.5 grammes of aged garlic extract (AGE) or a placebo. During the cold and flu season, this was done for 90 days.



hose who drank garlic for 45 days had more immune cells (e.g., natural killer cells and T cells) responsible for combating infections (aka the bad guys) than those who did not take garlic.

Although there was no statistically significant difference after 90 days, participants who ingested garlic observed a reduction in the severity of their cold and flu symptoms as well as a reduction in the number of days missed for school or work.

Garlic benefits suggest that it can help fight immune-related disorders or illnesses by functioning alongside immune-fighting cells to improve the health of your immune system and reduce inflammation.

Source:https://www.quora.com