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Garlic is a plant that has valuable healing properties. Even people who do not like its taste and specific smell must admit that it offers great health benefits.
Why Garlic is it used so often? One small clove contains a lot of medicinal substances, such as flavonoid compounds, amino acids, saponins, sugars, mucus compounds, various vitamins such as C, B1, B2, PP, provitamin A, numerous mineral salts (potassium, calcium, magnesium) and rare microelements, incl. cobalt, chrome and nickel. However, the most essential element garlic are its essential oils containing sulfides and allicin, which is characterized by a strong odor. Despite being the healthiest figure garlic jest Garlic raw, its specific smell makes it reluctantly consumed every day. However, there are many preparations they offer Garlic odorless. It is freeze-dried or in the form of an oil macerate, and in some products it is their main ingredient.
Garlic for infections
Scientists have proved that Garlic effectively supports the treatment of respiratory viral infections. For this, volatile sulfur compounds and essential oils are used. That’s why Garlic should become a permanent element of our menu in the fall and winter. It should be no different during an illness or a cold. Then you can use crushed Garlic with warm milk, which will facilitate expectoration of secretions, warm up, strengthen sweating, which will reduce fever and clear the respiratory tract.
Garlic can be found, for example, in Garlic Syrup with Vitamin C or in Para Farm Max Plus – a liquid supplement, which we can buy at Medonet Market. To strengthen immunity, we can also reach for a supplement that combines the properties of garlic and horseradish. Horseradish & Garlic Complex – Viridian horseradish + garlic is currently available at a promotional price.
It should be remembered that if the symptoms do not improve despite the use of natural methods of fighting the infection, contact your family doctor who will recommend further treatment. You can make an appointment online today as part of the National Health Fund (NFZ) insurance via the halodoctor.pl portal.
Garlic as protection against heart attack and stroke
Garlic shows properties anticoagulants, acting like aspirin to reduce blood viscosity. It affects the function of the vascular endothelium, causing the blood vessels to relax, and as a result, heart attack and stroke can be prevented. Garlic additionally, it reduces atherosclerotic changes. Research has shown that eating it regularly garlic improves the elasticity of blood vessels, improving blood flow.
Garlic extract is an ingredient of some dietary supplements that have a beneficial effect on the circulatory system, such as the elixir for pressure with garlic, hawthorn, lemon balm and olive leaf, which you can buy today at Medonet Market.
Unscented garlic is a great product for people who do not like the smell of garlic. Unscented garlic 1000 mg by Puritan’s Pride is a product recommended especially for people who want to support their immunity, take care of the heart and digestive system.
Garlic to lower blood pressure
Garlic inhibits the action of the ACE enzyme, which is responsible for the regulation of blood pressure. Studies have shown that eating regularly garlic can lower blood pressure by up to 10%, which is effective in preventing a heart attack.
It is best to consult a doctor or pharmacist when taking herbal preparations, because the selection of an appropriate herbal preparation requires as much knowledge as in the case of a chemical preparation. It should be remembered that these types of preparations may interact with the medications taken, posing a threat to our health. Some herbal preparations can have a very strong effect, therefore all recommendations and restrictions provided by the manufacturer should be followed. Pregnant women and nursing mothers must exercise particular caution when using them.
Garlic and slimming
Garlic it has a great influence on the digestive system. It accelerates and intensifies the secretion of bile, accelerates the work of the intestines, thus preventing the formation of unpleasant flatulence. That is why it should be used as an addition to meats and other fatty and difficult to digest dishes.
Garlic for intestinal parasites
Garlic in folk medicine it is used as a remedy for intestinal parasites such as pinworms, roundworms and even tapeworms. In the case of helminthiasis, it is recommended to drink the tincture on an empty stomach daily for several weeks garlic soaked in a glass of water overnight. You can also eat raw cloves garlic or drink milk from garlic.
Try Bear’s Garlic, which can be used to season various dishes and use it in your kitchen every day.
Garlic as a brake on bacteria
Essential oils rich in sulfur compounds are a natural antibiotic that destroys dangerous bacteria – such as staphylococcus aureus or streptococcus. Additionally Garlic does not damage the natural bacterial flora. Regular consumption garlic reduces the risk of stomach, colon and large intestine cancer.
Are you looking for a dietary supplement for immunity and against infection? At Medonet Market you can order 1000 mg garlic oil in capsules. The oil is in the form of an extract from a fresh garlic tuber. Garlic extract is also part of the Immunocare Xenico supplement, which also contains pepper extract, so it is an effective support for our immunity.
Garlic – natural rejuvenation
GarlicThanks to the high content of antioxidants, it fights free radicals and prevents the formation of new ones, thus delaying the aging of the body’s cells. Garlic is responsible for providing many vitamins and minerals, preferably it works on blood vessels, thus preventing the formation of varicose veins and spider veins.
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