GARLIC
BENEFITS OF GARLIC (CULTIRIZANDO.COM)
Garlic is a vegetable that is used in all kitchens, from the finest to the humblest, including it among its ingredients; the flavor of garlic is strong and spicy, traditionally it is used to give a delicious flavor to foods.
Garlic originates from Central Asia, but its use in alternative medicine dates back to the third millennium. The benefits of garlic have been transmitted through popular belief, currently there are multiple scientific studies that attest to this.
1. Garlic is a powerful natural antibiotic. The bacteria in our body do not seem to resist the powerful garlic. Improves the immune system, increasing the body's defenses, and thus improving our response to viruses and bacteria.
2. It is anticoagulant, vasodilator and purifier. Improves blood circulation by dilating the vessels, increasing blood flow while protecting the heart and arteries, giving them greater flexibility. All this helps fight hypertension.
3. It's a great antiseptic. Its antiseptic and expectorant action helps prevent bronchitis and cures asthma and allergies, thus protecting the respiratory system.
4. It has antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties. It acts as an antibiotic and antimicrobial on fungi and bacteria. Its bactericidal power in the intestinal tract is selective, so unlike synthetic antibiotics, it regulates the intestinal flora and does not destroy it, since it only acts on pathogenic bacteria.
5. Reduces the level of "bad" cholesterol (LDL), and increases the level of "good" cholesterol (HDL) means high-density lipoproteins in English. It is called “good” cholesterol because it carries cholesterol from other parts of your body to your liver. Your liver then removes cholesterol from your body.
6. Garlic has anti-inflammatory properties.
7. Increases blood fluidity, preventing the formation of clots, so it is recommended for people who have suffered embolisms or thrombosis.
8. Helps increase the level of serotonin in the brain, fighting stress and depression.
9. Helps increase insulin level, thus reducing blood sugar levels.
10. Increases energy and vitality, greatly improving the quality of life.