Garlic
Garlic has been touted for its medicinal powers for centuries.
| NOTE: Fresh garlic, cooked or raw, as well as pickled garlic can improve cholesterol.
Ordinary garlic powder and garlic salt is therapeutically worthless. |
Some of the health benefits associated with preventing and reversing heart and cardiovascular disease include:
- Lowers total cholesterol
- Lowers LDL "bad" cholesterol
- Lowers triglycerides
- Raises HLD "good" cholesterol
- Inhibits clot formation by increasing fibrinolytic activity
- Lowers high blood pressure
- Discourages platelets from becoming sticky
| CAUTION: Garlic is NOT recommended for people who take anticoagulants, as it has blood-thinning actions. |
Garlic also provides other health benefits such as:
- Being a broad-spectrum anti-bacterial agent.
- Enhances immune function by detoxifying the body.
- Helps stabilize blood sugar levels.
Research
Garlic's Ability to Inhibit Cu2+-induced Low Density Lipoprotein Oxidation. Nutrition Journal, 2004
Hypocholesterolemic Effect of an Enteric-Coated Garlic Supplement. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 2001
Recipes
- Healthy Italian Meatballs
Spicy Hummus
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This page was last updated on 12/15/05.
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