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Reduces the level of blood pressure
Diseases of the cardiovascular system, as well as heart attacks, are one of the most common causes of death in the world. In most cases, these diseases and seizures are associated with an increased level of blood pressure.

Recent studies conducted with the participation of people suffering from high blood pressure have revealed that garlic supplements and garlic cloves can lower blood pressure levels. Moreover, doses of 600 to 1500 mg of garlic extract provided an effect similar to the drug Atenol.

To achieve the desired effect, experts recommend taking high doses equivalent to four cloves of garlic.

Strengthens the immune system
Many people know that regular consumption of garlic can improve the functioning of the immune system. Thus, a 12-week study showed that daily consumption of this plant can reduce the risk of developing colds by 63 percent.

At the same time, scientists have found that when garlic cloves are included in the diet, the duration of treatment for symptoms of colds and flu is reduced by an average of 61-70 percent. At the same time, to achieve the minimum of these indicators, it is enough to consume 2.56 grams of garlic extract per day.

Despite all this, in one review, scientists came to the conclusion that such evidence is not enough and additional research is required.

However, despite such a statement by scientists, experts recommend including garlic in the diet for people who often suffer from colds.

It has a low caloric content and high nutritional value
Despite the fact that garlic has a relatively small caloric content, it is considered a very nutritious product. To prove this, consider the content in one serving of garlic weighing 28 grams of the volume of the daily norm of nutrients:

manganese – 23 percent;
Vitamin B6 – 17 percent;
Vitamin C – 15 percent;
selenium – 6 percent;
fiber – 0.6 grams.
In addition, the teeth of this plant contain calcium, potassium, iron, copper, phosphorus and vitamin B1. It also contains a relatively small amount of a number of other nutrients.

It is also worth noting that 28 grams of garlic contains 42 calories, 1.8 grams of protein and about 9 grams of carbohydrates.

Contains compounds with medicinal properties
Garlic belongs to the family of onion plants. It is closely related to such varieties as leeks and shallots. One head of garlic contains from 10 to 20 segments, which are called "cloves".

This plant is grown in many countries of the world and is used to prepare a huge number of dishes. Due to the strong smell and specific taste, the cloves of this plant are most often used as a seasoning.

But in ancient times, garlic was used mainly as a medicinal product. Such use of this plant is documented in a number of sources. It was used by the inhabitants of Egypt, ancient Greece and even China.

According to the scientists, the benefits of garlic are due to the presence of sulfur compounds in its composition, which are formed when grinding or chewing garlic segments. The most well-known of them are allicin, diallyl disulfide and s-allylcysteine. Unlike the other two compounds, allicin is unstable and can only be found in fresh chopped or recently crushed garlic.

When ingested into the human body, all of the above compounds spread throughout the body and have a strong biological effect.