The benefits and harms of garlic for human health

There is not a single corner on our planet where people would not be familiar with garlic. This onion plant has a unique taste and special aroma. It is because of the smell that he is sometimes disliked. Most people are confident in the benefits of this vegetable for the body., because it contains more than 400 components that have a beneficial effect on the human body, helping to prevent and cope with a large number of diseases. But not everyone knows about its dangers.

The composition and characteristics of the vegetable, the effect on the human body

Garlic is good for food because it contains a large amount of minerals and vitamins.

Selenium affects the recovery and metabolic processes of the body. Thanks to its effect, the skin is restored faster, hair and nails grow. Also, this substance helps to remove heavy toxins from the body.

Plant leaves contain more useful vitamins and minerals than the head itself. They are especially rich in ascorbic acid.

Without enough phosphorus, a person cannot boast of good teeth or strong bones.

Phosphorus influences to improve mental activity, normalize the work of the heart muscle, nervous system. Without it, the correct metabolism will not be ensured.

It is impossible to find in any other vegetable such a valuable substance as thiamine (vitamin B1)... It protects the brain from aging, maintains good memory and vigor, perfectly influences the functioning of the body's immune and nervous systems.

This herbaceous vegetable contains no fiber or fat. A small head has only 15 calories, 2 grams of vegetable protein, sodium and 3 grams of carbohydrates.

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What is the usefulness, what are the useful properties

The Egyptians were the first to tell about the beneficial properties of the plant. As early as 3700 BC, they left figurines depicting garlic in the tomb.

The beneficial properties of garlic for human health have been used for many centuries BC. Our ancestors stocked up on onions for the winter so as not to get sick with colds and to protect the family from scurvy.

There is a description of ancient Tibetan medicinal compositions based on garlic, which are more than 2.5 thousand years old.

Modern medicine does not trust the ancient wisdom, therefore, special studies were carried out, the purpose of which was to find out what is the usefulness of a vegetable, what benefits the plant's nutrients have on the body.

Research has proven the positive effect of the vegetable for the treatment of the following diseases:

• infection of the body with parasitic worms;
• lack of vitamins;
• viral and bacterial infections;
• diseases of the cardiovascular system;
• hypertonic disease;
• problems with the protective function of the body;
• oncological diseases;
• impotence;
• blockage of veins, thrombophlebitis;
• joint diseases.

The list of diseases goes on and on. At the same time, daily consumption of the vegetable improves the general condition of the skin, hair, increases the body's resistance to the effects of infectious and colds.

American researchers have proventhat components of garlic help relieve tension in the work of blood vessels. Due to this, blood pressure decreases, the brain and all organs are saturated with oxygen.

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Why and to whom it is forbidden: harm and contraindications

Like any good "medicine" garlic has restrictions for use, and with some diseases, it can bring irreparable harm to a person. Why?

You can not use it for people who have:

• diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (gastritis, ulcers and other diseases in the acute or chronic phase);
• pancreatitis;
• anemia;
• diseases of the bladder;
• haemorrhoids;
• an allergic reaction to the product.

But this happens if you use it in large quantities. Sulfanyl is irritating to the stomach wall.

The Romans many centuries ago gave garlic the name "smelly rose", they believed that only the poor could smell like that.

Quite often, when eating a vegetable, there are signs of allergy.... The onion of the plant contains allicin, which is perceived by the human immune system as a harmful component.

Japanese researchers decided to test the effect of upmicillin on laboratory rats. After the experiments, all the animals died. This indicates that abuse of this product can harm a person.

Medicinal qualities, use in traditional medicine

Our ancestors used garlic, both in pure form and in the form of medicinal infusions, steams, syrups, mixing it with equally useful products.

During excavations in Greece, letters were found describing a recipe for the preparation of an anesthetic based on garlic juice.

Garlic tincture has great beneficial properties., which should only be prepared with fresh juice. We take 1 small head of a vegetable, clean it, grind it thoroughly, pour 500 ml of good vodka.

Pour into a container with a tight lid and put in a warm, dark place for 21 days. In the morning and in the evening, the infusion must be shaken.

Then we filter the finished tincture and store in the refrigerator. How much and how to use: 3 times a day, 15 drops diluted with a small amount of water 30 minutes before meals.

It is suitable for treating vertigo, restoring the body after illness, promotes the removal of kidney stones.

Copes with atherosclerosis and hypertension... It is a tonic and immunostimulating agent.

The health benefits of garlic for men and women

Eating garlic with food has a beneficial effect on the human body, and for men it is an ideal food product.

The plant can increase testosterone levels - the main male hormone responsible for the normal functioning of the male body, bone strength and muscle building.

Eating garlic regularly reduces the risk of prostate cancer in half.

The product has a positive effect on potency... The onion component, selenium, improves reproductive function by enhancing sperm activity.

That is, with the help of his disease, you can not only prevent, but also completely cure.

If you eat one large clove of garlic once a day, the risk of developing malignant tumors decreases in the uterus and mammary glands.

Young plant bulbs are an excellent cosmetic productallowing to preserve youth and beauty. Our ancestors rubbed garlic juice into the scalp, thereby preventing the process of hair loss.

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How much to eat and in what form

What does garlic do more - harm or benefit? The same question can be asked when using any medicine, herbal infusion or decoction.

Due to the unique composition this herbaceous vegetable is a unique productable to cope with a large number of diseases.

Its use (with honey, as a tincture, fried) will bring maximum benefits, if you limit yourself to 2-3 cloves per day.

And do not use it raw if there is at least one of the diseases from the list of restrictions.