Garlic Garlic offers many therapeutic effects which are due to its volatile factors. It is composed of sulfur-containing compounds such as diallyl disulfide, allicin, diallyl trisulfide, and a few others. Garlic also contains a high concentration of trace minerals, (particularly selenium and germanium), glucosinolates, and enzymes. Studies have shown that garlic provides protection against atherosclerosis and heart disease. The studies revealed that garlic decreases total serum cholesterol levels while increasing serum HDL-cholesterol levels. HDL cholesterol, also known as "good" cholesterol, is a protective factor against heart disease. Studies have also shown that garlic is effective in lowering blood pressure.
Garlic offers many therapeutic effects which are due to its volatile factors. It is composed of sulfur-containing compounds such as diallyl disulfide, allicin, diallyl trisulfide, and a few others. Garlic also contains a high concentration of trace minerals, (particularly selenium and germanium), glucosinolates, and enzymes. Studies have shown that garlic provides protection against atherosclerosis and heart disease. The studies revealed that garlic decreases total serum cholesterol levels while increasing serum HDL-cholesterol levels. HDL cholesterol, also known as "good" cholesterol, is a protective factor against heart disease. Studies have also shown that garlic is effective in lowering blood pressure. Good friends are hard to find, harder to leave, and impossible to forget. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
