Effects of garlic
Garlic is a plant with a comprehensive action. It acts as a powerful antioxidant protecting the body against free radicals. It also has natural antibiotic action destroys pathogenic bacteria in the digestive system and respiratory system. Promotes metabolism of fats by lowering cholesterol in the blood. The presence of underlying sulfur compounds mobilizes white blood cells to defend the body against infectious agents. Food fresh garlic effectively lowers blood sugar, (it can be dangerous for people prone to hypoglycemia). Increases proportions, good 'HDL cholesterol in relation to,, bad "LDL cholesterol, lowers triglycerides, protecting the arteries and heart. It has anti-bile, choleretic, antispasmodic, anti, anti-atherosclerotic, regulating digestion lowering blood pressure, immunoprotective and to a certain extent anti-cancer. It can be used in the treatment of chronic gastritis and in conditions of impaired bile production. Garlic destroys gastrointestinal parasites, and used for enemas may be used to combat threadworms in children, urinary tract also disinfects and destroys bacteria resistant to antibiotics. The active compounds of garlic endure headaches and help you sleep. Applied externally, it can be helpful in the treatment of difficult to heal wounds.
Garlic is used in various forms as fresh, dried, freeze-dried, powdered or encapsulated. The most active is fresh shredded. Subjected to heat treatment loses its antibacterial properties, but still antifungal activity and acts as an antioxidant, anti-atherosclerosis, aging and cancer.