Garlic is unique because of its high sulfur content. It also contains arginine, oligosaccharides, flavonoids, and selenium, which are detrimental to your to health.
According to National Cancer Institute:
"Several population studies show an association between increased intake of garlic and reduced risk of certain cancers, including cancers of the stomach, colon, esophagus, pancreas, and breast. Population studies are multidisciplinary studies of population groups that investigate the cause, incidence, or spread of a disease or examine the effect of health-related interventions, dietary and nutritional intakes, or environmental exposures. An analysis of data from seven population studies showed that the higher the amount of raw and cooked garlic consumed, the lower the risk of stomach and colorectal cancer (5).
The European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) is an ongoing multinational study involving men and women from 10 different countries. This study is investigating the effects of nutrition on cancer. In the study, higher intakes of onion and garlic were associated with a reduced risk of intestinal cancer (6)."
Source: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/prevention/garlic-and-cancer-prevention
I love garlic! It is good to know it does good for my body. I love putting it on everything.
ReplyDeleteI also enjoy garlic and knew that it was healthy but did not know the particular health benefits. Some people though can smell for days after they eat garlic; it gets into your pores and can stay there for a long time. Very unpleasant smell.
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