Efficacy of Garlic

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

In addition, according to research Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, SAMC chemicals found in garlic can inhibit cancer cell growth. By eating garlic, cancer risk can be reduced.

High cholesterol levels are usually a sign of the aging process. Garlic is consumed regularly in a certain period of time can help lower cholesterol levels. An anti-cholesterol in garlic called ajoene help prevent blood clots.

Dr. Gilles Fillion from the Institute Pasteur in France suspect, garlic can help relieve stress, anxiety, and depression. Of course, with a softer effect. He found that garlic is beneficial 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 that placate you, facilitate sleep, and relieve melancholy. Garlic helps normalize the serotonin system.