Tag: Garlic

Garlic health benefits: a centuries old superfood As if it that weren’t enough to put garlic on a perennial pedestal, it is also a source of numerous vitamins – particularly C and B vitamins – as well as minerals including Phosphorous, Potassium and Selenium. Is it good to eat garlic everyday? Raw garlic also retains […]

1. Eat produce like apples, spinach, or mint. If you’re having a particularly garlic-heavy meal, eat apples for dessert or chew on fresh mint leaves. One study indicated that the chemical makeup of raw or heated apples, lettuce, and mint helped deodorize garlic breathgarlic breathGarlic breath is halitosis (bad breath) resulting from the consumption of […]

In this study, garlic was found to play a proliferative role in testosterone secretion such that an increase in testosterone secretion is shown in both acute and chronic garlic intake. Moreover, a dose dependent activity was found such that chronic garlic intake corresponded with higher serum testosterone levels. How much garlic Do you need to […]

Can garlic help you sleep? Amongst its other valuable nutrients, garlic contains zinc and high concentrations of sulfurous compounds like allicin, which naturally promote relaxation, helping you fall asleep faster. Can garlic cause sleeplessness? A natural gastrointestinal stimulant, garlic increases your body’s production of saliva and gastric juices, which could take away from your ability […]

around 1 gram per 5 pounds. Garlic is more toxic than onions – with raw garlic, toxic ingestion is around 1 gram per 5 pounds, and with onions it is 1 gram per pound. Onion and garlic powder are more potent and can cause more serious problems than fresh. How many cloves of garlic is […]

People tend to love garlic or hate it, but few probably associate it with pain. Nonetheless, it turns out that pain-sensing nerves respond to the sulfur-based chemicals in garlic. People tend to love garlic or hate it, but few probably associate it with pain. Does garlic affect your nervous system? Breadcrumb. A team of University […]

Garlic may reduce stress in the brain. A promising 2018 study conducted in animals (Archives of Physiology and Biochemistry) found that after a 10-day diet of added garlic, the rats in the trial showed less physical symptoms of depression and anxiety and lower levels of stress markers in the brain. Can garlic calm you down? […]

Garlic has long been known for its heart benefits, however, pungent food is also good at detoxifying the body. Garlic is not only antiviral, antibacterial and antibiotic, but it contains a chemical called allicin which promotes the production of white blood cells and helps fight against toxins. What is the fastest way to flush your […]

Garlic treats antimicrobial resistant urinary tract infections, says new study. Researchers from Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences in India have revealed that garlic (Allium sativum) can be used to combat antimicrobial resistant urinary tract infections (UTI). Does garlic affect urine? Conclusion: Oral intake of doses of garlic traditionally used for daily supplementation increases urinary […]

Blood-thinning medications: Garlic may make the actions of blood-thinning medications including warfarin (Coumadin), clopidogrel (Plavix), and aspirin stronger, increasing the risk of bleeding. Medications for HIV/AIDS: Garlic may lower blood levels of protease inhibitors, medications used to treat people with HIV. What supplements should not be taken with garlic? Also avoid using garlic together with […]

Garlic may help reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure levels by up to 11.2 mm Hg. In some instances, garlic supplements may work as effectively as standard blood-pressure-lowering medications, with much fewer side effects. How long does it take for garlic to lower blood pressure fast? Our second dose-response trial revealed that a dose of […]

Romanian Red is the undisputed, pound for pound champ when it comes to Allicin production. Coming in with up to 3x more Allicin than other varieties of Garlic, this garlic is your immune systems best friend. Which type of garlic is best? Porcelain. This is considered the hardiest type of hardneck garlic and is highly […]

et al. Aged garlic has more potent antiglycation and antioxidant properties compared to fresh garlic extract in vitro. What is the most potent garlic? Red Donetsk Garlic It is a vigorous type of plant which produces very large cloves. Once harvested, this garlic will keep until at least January. This is our strongest tasting garlic […]

Garlic has been renowned for its ability to ignite digestive fire in Ayurveda. Modern science has also demonstrated that garlic when consumed in moderate quantities may promote healthy digestion. It is one of the most common finds in your kitchen pantry, your curries and your stews. Is garlic good for your digestive system? And as […]

Garlic has been used for traditional medicine in diverse cultures such as in Egypt, Japan, China, Rome, and Greece. What cultures use garlic the most? China was the leading country in terms of per capita consumption, among the main consumers of garlic, followed by the Republic of Korea (X kg/year), Bangladesh (X kg/year), Indonesia (X […]

Garlic was dedicated to Mars the Roman god of war. Roman soldiers traditionally ate garlic before battle in the belief that to do so provided courage. Romans also believed that if a man chewed garlic during a foot race, no one would pass him. Who first discovered garlic? Garlic in History In the Old World, […]

Garlic grows wild only in Central Asia (centered in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan) today. Earlier in history garlic grew wild over a much larger region and, in fact, wild garlic may have occurred in an area from China to India to Egypt to the Ukraine. How did the garlic evolve naturally? It is generally […]

In addition to protection, ancient Egyptians believed that garlic would provide strength, and the cloves were fed to the builders of the pyramids to increase their endurance. What was garlic originally used for? Interest in the potential benefits of garlic has origins in antiquity and is one of the earliest documented examples of plants employed […]

According to the Merck Veterinary Manual, garlic and other members of the allium family, including onions, contain thiosulfate, which is toxic to dogs but not to humans. What will happen if a dog eats garlic? Garlic, like other members of the Allium family, contain compounds called disulfides and thiosulphates which can be toxic cats and […]

Red Sulmona Garlic (Aglio Rosso di Sulmona) is barely known outside the world of gourmets, chefs and those who have been on holiday to Abruzzo Italy. Which garlic has the best flavor? Rocambole has the best flavor. It serves as the golden standard for home gardeners looking for a rich, full-bodied taste. However, Rocambole garlic […]