What is garlic?

Garlic (Allium sativum) is a perennial plant in the family Alliaceae and genus Allium, closely related to the onion, shallot, and leek. Inscription on the Great Pyramid of Gizeh in Egypt mentioned garlic as one of the foods eaten by its builders. In the Second World War, the wounds of British soldiers were treated with garlic. At the same time, garlic is also referred to as the Russian penicillin because the Russians flew 500 tons of garlic to Moscow in 1965 to fight a flu epidemic.

Garlic has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of garlic may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for these compounds.Garlic has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of garlic may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for these compounds.

What is the effective dosage for garlic supplementation?

To use as dietary supplement , to lower cholesterol levels, mild blood pressure and triglycerides and improve immune system, a daily doseage of between 500 to 1500 mg per day of standardize garlic is effective. Cooking garlic reduces its effectiveness.

What are the benefits of Garlic supplementation?

• Garlic clear fats from the blood vessels, lower LDL cholesterol, protect body from viral and bacterial infections.
• It is a natural antiseptic.
• It could boost the immune systems.
• Garlic is nature's remedy in healing people with cancers. Taken internally (by eating garlic cloves or drinking garlic juice, preferably raw), garlic has been shown to shrink tumors in the breast, stomach and colon.
• It acts as an antioxidants and decongestant.
• It helps reduce blood pressure; it is good tonic for healthy heart.
• Fresh garlic juice is anti-fungal and can be used in fungal infection - such as athlete's foot
• Raw garlic if included in your everyday salad will help cleanse your colon.
• Another benefits of garlic is in improving your blood circulation - eat roasted garlic cloves.

What are the side effects of garlic supplementation?

They are no known side effects of garlic, it is very well tolerated. Other less serious side effects have also been reported like garlic odor, burning of the mouth, or throat, nausea or vomiting; and sweating. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you experience

Cautions-

• Do not take garlic without first talking to your doctor if you have a bleeding or blood clotting disorder or diabetes, or if you are taking any medicines to prevent or treat a blood clotting disorder or diabetes. Garlic has been reported to affect blood clotting and blood sugar levels.