Hidden benefits of Garlic

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In this article we will talk about "Hidden benefits of Garlic".

Garlic belongs to Bulbous species and its scientific name is Allium sativum.

Garlic is the native to Northern eastern Iran and Central Asia.

Garlic commonly used as both a food flavoring and traditional medicine. 

In 2019, China was the world's largest producer of garlic with 23.3 million tons (76% of the total) and India was the world's second largest producer of garlic with 2.9 million tons.

Garlic have variety of health benefits including, control high blood pressure, prevent some type of risk of cancer, prevents common cold and fever. 

Raw garlic contains 59% water, 33% carbs, 6%protein, 2% fiber and <1% fat.

 

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Nutritional Facts of Garlic

Per 100 gram of garlic

Calories	149
Carbs	33.06
Protein	6.36g
Fat	0.5g
Sugar	1g
Carbs	1.22g
Fiber	2.1g
Vitamin B1	0.2mg
Vitamin B2	0.11mg
Vitamin B3	0.7mg
Vitamin B6	1.2350mg
Vitamin B9	3ⴎg
Choline	23.2mg
Vitamin C	31.2mg
Calcium	181mg
Iron	1.7mg
Magnesium	25mg
Manganese	1.672mg
Phosphorus	153mg
Potassium	401mg
Sodium	17mg
Zinc	1.16mg
Selenium	14.2ⴎg

Hidden benefits of Garlic

 

1. Garlic loaded with nutrients

Garlic are rich in Protein, Fiber and carbs, it is a low calorie food. 

Garlic almost contains everything (little bit amount) that your body need.

2. It may detoxify heavy metals in the body

A study has been shown that "sulfur compounds which present in garlic have been shown to protect against organ damage from heavy metals".

 

3. Enhance athletic performance 

Garlic helps reduce fatigues and enhance the stamina of athletes.

Garlic was the one of the oldest performance boosting substance. 

 

4. It may prevent Alzheimer's and Dementia disease 

Garlic contains antioxidant which helps kill the free radicals 

In a study high dose of antioxidant enzymes, may reduce the risk of Dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

 

5 It may improve cholesterol level

Garlic have shown to reduce LDL cholesterol level by about 10-15%.

 

6. It may reduce blood pressure

Some studies have found that garlic have an impact on reducing blood pressure in people with hypertension (High blood pressure).

 

7. It can prevent you from common cold and fever

Garlic also known for immunity booster.

One study have been shown that high dose of garlic extract (2.5g per day) reduced the number of day sick with cold by 60%.   

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