Benefits of Garlic

Eating garlic regularly in a certain period of time, helps lower cholesterol levels. Anti-cholesterol agent in garlic called ajoene help prevent blood clots.

Dr. Gilles Fillion from the Institute Pasteur, France, suspect that garlic can help relieve stress, depression and anxiety. Garlic is useful to help release serotonin. Serotonin is a chemical involved in mood regulation and a series of behaviors, including the depressed, sleep deprivation, stress, anxiety, pain and aggression. High levels of serotonin in the brain, serves as a sedative, ease sleep and relieve depression. Garlic helps normalize the serotnin system.

According to research Memorial Sloan Kettering Center, SAMC chemicals in garlic can inhibit cancer cell growth. Means, by consuming garlic, can prevent the risk of cancer.

Dr. Yongxiang Zhang of the University of Tokyo, Japan stated that the ability of garlic inhibit the decrease in brain and immune system in animals is very impressive. Does not mean garlic is able to restore youth and completely inhibit the aging process, but the benefits of garlic at least help prevent the aging process.