Get The Facts Before you Turn Your Nose Up At Garlic
Published on Oct 19, 2017
Garlic has been used as both food and medicine for years...
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In 18th century France, gravediggers drank crushed garlic in wine believing it would protect them from the plague.
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During both World War I and II, soldiers were given garlic to prevent gangrene.
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Garlic was also used as an antiseptic and applied to wounds to prevent infection.
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Today, garlic is used to prevent heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and to boost the immune system. Eating garlic regularly can also help protect against cancer.
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In your body, harmful particles known as free radicals build up as you age and may contribute to heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer disease.
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Antioxidants like those found in garlic fight off free radicals and may reduce, or even help prevent some of the damage they cause over time.
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Some studies suggest that garlic may help prevent heart disease and slow the development of atherosclerosis (hardening and narrowing of the arteries).
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Garlic also seems to act as a blood thinner, which may help prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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Population studies suggest that people who eat more raw or cooked garlic are less likely to get colon and stomach cancer, and cancer of the esophagus.
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A large scale study, called the Iowa Women's Health Study, showed that women who regularly ate garlic, fruits, and vegetables had a 35% lower risk of developing colon cancer.
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In one study, people who took garlic between November and February had fewer colds and when they got a cold, their symptoms went away faster than those who took a placebo.
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Several studies also report that a garlic gel applied to the skin may treat ringworm, jock itch, and athlete's foot.
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Garlic is listed as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Common side effects of garlic include upset stomach, bloating, bad breath, body odor, and a stinging sensation on the skin from handling too much fresh or dried garlic.
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Some rare side effects include headache, fatigue, loss of appetite, muscle aches, vertigo, and allergies such as an asthmatic reaction or skin rash.
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Garlic may also interact with other medications. To be safe, ask your doctor before taking any garlic supplements.
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Information provided here should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed medical professional should be consulted for the diagnosis or treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies.
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Retrieved from www.umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/garlic
Presentation by Monicah Ndegwa, BSN, RN. Nov, 2017
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