Garlic – say no to infections!

Garlic contains substances that kill disease causing microbes, and has been used for a long time in the treatment of many diseases. It is believed that it helps with hypertension, arteriosclerosis, headaches and lung infections. It has a diuretic effect and is used as an antitoxic, expectorant and antifebrile remedy. Some studies confirm the ability of garlic to enhance the immune system.

Studies have shown that garlic is an effective complement to the diet, lowers cholesterol, or substitute other cholesterol reducing drugs. Two sulfur compounds found in garlic – sulfide Diallo and Sally cysteine are used to prevent the development of cancer in laboratory tests on animals.