NUTRITION

Health Benefits of Garlic / Holistic Nutrition

Garlic is one of the oldest known medicinal plants which has been used for at least 3,000 years. There is vast scientific literature on the chemistry, pharmacology and clinical properties of garlic. Holistic nutrition is one of the foundations for a health life and garlic should definitely be regularly included in your diet as it has several health benefits.

The health benefits of garlic include:
1. Loaded with nutrients.
2. May boost the immune system.
3. May reduce Cholesterol Levels.
4. May reduce blood pressure.
5. May Protect against Dementia including Alzheimer’s disease.
6. May help protect against cancer.
7. May help remove Heavy Metals from the Body.
8. May have an anti-inflammatory effect,
9. May help protect the liver.
10. Regulation of blood sugar level.

Garlic can easily be added to food to improve its flavour. It has several health benefits, especially when it’s raw and freshly crushed. It is available in various supplements which are usually odourless. When taken regularly the health benefits of garlic include the reduction of total cholesterol and LDL levels, improved immune system function to fight infections and tumours, reduction of blood pressure and improved circulation, and reduced risk of blood clots which are responsible for most heart attacks and strokes.

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