Tuesday 3 May 2011

what a smelly garlic!!!...

when we talk about garlic...the "unforgettable" smell of it absolutely will cross out mind..

however,people should realize that behind the smell,garlic keep a lot of secret that will help us maintain our health.

few research has been conducted on it ,and it proved that garlic can play roles on the following condition :



cardiovascular disease
Studies report that garlic consumption may decrease the progression of cardiovascular disease.Garlic may help decrease LDL and total cholesterol levels while raising good cholesterols (high density lipoprotein, or HDL), decreasing platelet aggregation (helps the blood flow more easily), and decreasing blood pressure. Recently, garlic was also found to decrease two other markers of cardiovascular disease, homocysteine and C-reactive protein.
Garlic may also reduce blood pressure. Numerous studies have reported that oral garlic is associated with reduced systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

Common cold
A well-designed study of nearly 150 people found that garlic helps prevent and treat the common cold. In this study, people received either garlic supplements or placebo for 12 weeks during "cold season" (between the months of November and February). Those who received garlic had significantly fewer colds than those who received placebo. Plus, when faced with a cold, the symptoms dissipated more quickly among those receiving garlic compared to those receiving placebo.

Cancer
Garlic may strengthen the immune system, helping the body fight diseases such as cancer.In fact, a review of 7 studies researchers found a 30% reduction in risk of colorectal cancer among people who had a high intake of raw or cooked garlic. Dietary garlic may also protect against the development of breast, prostate, and laryngeal (throat) cancers.

Other uses
Laboratory studies suggest that large quantities of fresh, raw garlic may have antiparasitic properties against the roundworm, Ascaris lumbricoides, which is the most common type of intestinal parasite.

Fresh garlic contains allicin, which is reported to have antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties.
Several studies report that topical application of garlic may help treat fungal skin conditions, such as Tinea cruris and Tinea corporis.

Preliminary studies show that garlic may help combat fatigue.

thus garlic should be one of  the ingredients in our cook in order to maintain our health from chronic diseases.

Grab it now!!!

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