“When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is correct, medicine is of no need.”
~ Unknown
As much as you enjoy garlic in that pasta sauce or garlic bread, garlic has many more benefits for your health. No need to worry about the garlic breath, as long as you have consumed to daily share of garlic in your diet, you are sure to reap its benefits long term.
Allium plants such as garlic, onion and leeks contain significant quantity of phytochemicals. Phytochemicals are plant made compounds that are responsible for the anti-inflammatory properties of the fruits and vegetables. Phytochemicals strengthen the immune system and provide resistance against illness and infections.
The phytochemicals present in garlic are organosulfur and allicin. Many studies conducted to test the benefits of garlic studied its affect by providing daily small dosage of garlic. These studies found that two cloves daily are enough for providing the nutrients that are good for resulting in positive long term health benefits. However, it is best to consult a nutritionist or doctor to determine daily garlic dosage for your own use.
Listed below are some of the benefits of garlic:
1. Cure For Hair Loss
Good, shiny, and healthy hair adds to one’s beauty and personality. A good hair day always lifts up the mood. Research show that garlic is a good food to promote healthy hair. Garlic is rich in vitamin C. Ascorbic acid which is the other name of vitamin C is known for its role in repairing the damaged tissues. It plays a vital role in repairing the damaged scalp and controlling the growth of unhealthy bacteria that inhibit the growth of healthy hair.
Another vital role of garlic is that is stimulates the production of collagen in the body which in turn stimulates and strengthen the hair growth and reduces hair fall. Garlic is also composed of selenium which stimulates blood circulation. When there is active blood circulation in the scalp, the hair growth is affected, and visible results can be seen in hair quality and shine.
There are numerous ways to use garlic for hair growth. For example, garlic oil when applied on scalp stimulates hair growth. Minced garlic with honey paste when applied on scalp helps the hair growth as well as make the hair shinier.
2. No More Common Cold!
Studies show that raw garlic helps to fight common cold. Garlic extract or raw garlic already helps to provide immunity against illness in general, but it is an effective food for lessening the chances of getting common cold. As much as 63% reduction in the risk of getting common cold was observed in a study which comprised on 146 candidates that consumed daily dosage of garlic. Therefore, if you catch cold frequently, try incorporating garlic into your regular meals. The effects of antimicrobial properties of garlic are mysteriously effective for common cold.
3. Lower Blood Pressure
Hypertension aka high blood pressure is a serious medical condition with adverse repercussion. It is important to have a normal blood pressure. Often, high blood pressure is asymptomatic. It is crucial to maintain a regular check on blood pressure and simultaneously, it is important to intake food that helps to maintain and reduce the blood pressure.
Garlic is said to have healing properties. It is also known for lowering the blood pressure. Garlic controls the production of nitric oxide in the body allowing the blood vessels to undergo dilation, thereby lowering the blood pressure. Scientific evidence has found that garlic helps to control both the systolic (by 7 – 16 mmHg) and diastolic (by 5- 9 mmHg) blood pressures.