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Garlic is a plant in the Allum or onion family. While today garlic is used throughout the world in cooking for its characteristic taste and fragrance, garlic was historically used for its medicinal properties. Most of the garlic health benefits come from sulfur compounds contained in garlic. Garlic also contains Vitamins B and C, as well as other minerals. It has strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Garlic boosts your immunity, which can prevent colds and other infections, as well as reducing the severity of their symptoms. In particular, garlic is an effective decongestant and expectorant. Garlic has also been found to reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels, thus promoting cardiovascular health. Another garlic benefit is its antioxidant properties that protect against free radical damage to cells, which can also affect diseases related to aging such as Alzheimer’s. Check out the infographic below for more garlic health benefits.
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