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 There are two main medical ingredients which produce the garlic health benefits: allicin and diallyl sulphides. - Garlic makes a wonderful health supplement but the garlic cure is no substitute for the basics: sensible eating and appropriate exercise. Garlic should be seen as part of a healthy lifestyle - not as an alternative to it. Always consult your doctor first regarding any medical condition.
- Scientists have also looked at the role garlic plays in helping prevent the formation of blood clots. A review of recent clinical trials, published in the Journal of Hypertension, showed that taking garlic tablets cut volunteers' blood pressure by between one and five per cent.
- Regular amounts of garlic seems to also help the body fight off infections. These antibacterial effects were first discovered in the early 19th century during an outbreak of infectious fever.
- Garlic lowers total cholesterol (but raise the good-type HDL cholesterol)
- It produces more "natural killer" cells in the blood that will tackle infections and tumours.
- It lowers blood pressure.
- Reduce the risk of blood clots (that are responsible for most heart attacks and strokes)
- Destroys infection causing viruses and bacteria.
- Reduce the risk of certain cancers, in particular, stomach cancers.
- Many studies showed that the organic ingredient of garlic, allyl sulfur, another active ingredient in garlic, are effective in inhibiting or preventing cancer development.
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