Among its properties we can say that it stimulates the immune system and is antiseptic. Today, modern science has corroborated many of the benefits of this “superfood”. For thousands of years, garlic has been used in traditional medicine to prevent and cure different ailments.

Thanks to its delicious flavor, medicinal properties and health benefits, it has become an essential ingredient in the kitchen.

Most of its effects are due to one of the sulfur compounds that is formed when it is chopped, crushed or chewed, called allicin. This compound is what defends the plant against insects, fungi and bacteria existing in the fauna of the soil, and is responsible for the characteristic smell of garlic.

It has been shown to be effective in killing certain microorganisms such as Candida albicans, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and skin and nail fungi. In addition, studies have shown its ability to reduce high blood pressure, triglycerides, and cholesterol.

However, this compound is “destroyed” upon contact with heat, so if you are interested in obtaining its benefits, you should consume it raw.

Apart from the particularities already mentioned, garlic is ideal for eliminating all types of bacterial and viral infections, and for curing infections caused by microorganisms such as yeasts and worms.

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