Garlic not only makes food
delicious, it may also have a number of health benefits.
Some of these benefits are more
likely if you eat your garlic raw, since cooking it may reduce the amounts of
certain chemicals garlic contains.
Before adding large amounts of
garlic to your diet or taking garlic supplements, speak with your doctor as
garlic can interact with certain medications and isn’t safe for everyone in
amounts greater than those used in cooking.
Below are some awesome health
benefits
Lowers Cholesterol
Medical students who consumed 10
grams of raw garlic each day for two months significantly lowered their
cholesterol levels, according to a study published in the “Journal of
Postgraduate Medicine” in 1991. Another study, published in the “Pakistan
Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” in October 2006, found that raw garlic
consumption increased beneficial HDL cholesterol levels, while decreasing total
cholesterol, although the difference wasn’t large enough to recommend using
garlic as the only method for lowering cholesterol.
Offers an Anti-inflammatory Effect
If you suffer from an
inflammatory condition, it may help to consume raw garlic. A study published in
“Food and Chemical Toxicology” in August 2013 found that garlic had an
anti-inflammatory effect, with raw garlic exhibiting a stronger effect than
garlic that had been heated. The levels of a compound called allicin were
greater in the raw garlic, which is most likely the reason for its greater
benefits.
Improves Insulin Sensitivity
A decrease in insulin sensitivity
increases your risk for Type 2 diabetes. Consuming raw garlic may help improve
your insulin sensitivity, thus lowering your risk for diabetes, according to a
preliminary study published in “Nutrition & Metabolism” in 2011. However,
this study used rats, so further research is necessary to see if the same
benefit exists in humans.
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