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Garlic - for colds, cardiovascular health & more! Garlic has been popular throughout history as both a food and medicine. It has been suggested that the ancient Egyptians used garlic to increase the infection resistance of workers. When taken in the right doses, research has shown that it has significant positive cardiovascular effects, can protect against certain cancers, aids infection control, and can significantly reduce the incidence of & improve the recovery from the common cold. |
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Why should I consume Garlic? There is evidence that garlic can be of most benefit in the following situations: · Cardiovascular effects - including modest cholesterol-lowering effects, the reduction of cardiovascular risk, and the reduction of blood pressure. · Protection against certain cancers - including gastric cancer and colorectal cancer. · Infection control - including antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and antiparasitic activity. · Wards of cold & flu - home brews of garlic, honey, lemon juice, ginger and other common food ingredients have been used to ward off cold & flu. While clinical studies are scarce, anecdotally such preparations have been considered to be very effective. Consumption of garlic has also been found to reduce the incidence of developing a second cold. · Helps improve general wellbeing.
How much does your body need? Garlic is made up of a complex mixture of phytochemicals and the organosulphur compound Alliin is considered to be most important. A daily dose of 2 to 4 grams of dry bulb garlic extract is considered sufficient for a therapeutic dosage and general well being - this is equivalent to 4 grams of fresh garlic.
Supplements: Garlic supplementation is normally in the form of odourless Allium sativum tablets or capsules (eg. Wagner Kyolic Aged Garlic Formula). It is also available in tablet or liquid form in combination with other herbal ingredients to address specific ailments such as infection fighting, cold & flu relief, hay fever & allergy relief, and for improving blood circulation. New Leaf Online has a range of garlic supplements described and available for purchase on our web-site.
Summary: Evidence has shown that garlic supplementation is safe for normal healthy people. However, those on blood thinning (anticoagulant) medication, cholesterol-lowering medication, prone to bleeding or bruising, or due to undertake major surgery should consult with their healthcare practitioner before taking supplemental garlic.
References · “Garlic - Allium sativum”, Lesley Baum (Pharmacist & Naturopath) - The Journal of Complementary Medicine, July / August 2004. · “Garlic - Health Benefits” - Hyperhealth Pro 2006 (v6.0) |
