Russia is said to like garlic to a huge number of medicinal properties. But is it possible to take garlic as a healing agent really is?
In regard to the enhanced healing abilities of garlic, scientists note: the antiparasitic action of the vegetable was indeed recorded in the experiments, however, animals, as reported by NTV. Also contained in garlic phytoncids and essential oils have proven to kill bacteria and viruses.
For example, during one of the projects taking garlic people are three times less likely to have been ill with a cold. That is, the ability to strengthen the immune system garlic is also attributed to chance.
In scientific tests showed that the positive effect from the use of garlic on the heart and blood vessels.
“The garlic cloves are rich in zinc, magnesium, copper, selenium and iodine, contain polyphenols and some vitamins, its use lowers blood pressure and cholesterol,” – said the researchers.
At the same time, the garlic has and the ability to provoke deterioration in health. The doctors said that this vegetable reduces blood clotting, therefore it is not recommended is patients who have surgery. In addition, garlic too actively stimulates the digestive system, which sometimes can also cause ailments.
A serious risk associated with the consumption of garlic is that the sulphur component of the vegetable is a good breeding ground for botulism (Clostridium botulinum). After some scientific studies, scientists have put forward the hypothesis that garlic can be toxic to brain cells.
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