Garlic Benefits

Dr. Yongxiang Zhang of the University of Tokyo, Japan stated that the ability of garlic inhibit the deterioration of the brain and the immune system in animal models is very impressive. That does not mean that garlic can restore youth or completely inhibit the aging process. But at least the benefits of garlic help prevent the aging process.

In addition, the study says Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, SAMC chemicals found in garlic can inhibit the growth of cancer cells. By consuming garlic, cancer risk can be reduced.

High cholesterol is usually a sign of the aging process. Garlic regularly consumed within a certain period can help lower cholesterol. Anti-cholesterol substances in garlic called ajoene help prevent blood clotting.

Dr. Gilles Fillion from the Institute Pasteur in France suspected, garlic can help relieve stress, anxiety, and depression. Of course, with a softer effect. He found that garlic be useful to help release serotonin, a chemical that is involved in regulating a wide range of mood and behavior, including anxiety, melancholy, pain, aggression, stress, lack of sleep and memory. High levels of serotonin in the brain tends to function as a sedative to appease you, make it easier to sleep, and relieve depression. Garlic helps normalize the serotonin system.