“Garlic has a positive effect on the qualitative composition of microorganisms in the intestine. It helps to get rid of pathogenic bacteria. Garlic is used as a medicine for flatulence, colitis, small intestine inflammation, constipation, appendicitis. It is an excellent food product that stimulates the formation and secretion of bile, improves the secretion of enzymes and gastric juice, helps to reduce cholesterol and glucose levels in the blood, and improves metabolism, especially in patients with diabetes and obesity,” the expert says.
According to him, garlic is very important for strengthening the immune system. Due to its high content of polyphenols, quercetin, and phytoncides, it contributes to a speedy recovery from colds, runny nose, sore throat, and influenza. The active ingredients in garlic also thin phlegm and speed up its removal.
In addition, garlic has a positive effect on the heart and blood vessels, strengthens the walls of blood vessels and gives them elastic properties. It is recommended to use garlic (under the supervision of a doctor) in cases of liver and gallbladder diseases, as it helps to restore cells, reduce the density of bile, and prevent the formation of stones.
But despite all these benefits, garlic has contraindications, as it is not recommended for people who suffer from hypersensitivity to garlic, chronic kidney disease, hypothyroidism, gastritis and ulcers to eat it. It is also not recommended for women to eat it during pregnancy and lactation.
The expert points out that the elderly should be careful when eating garlic to avoid aggravating the accompanying diseases. According to him, eating one or two cloves of garlic daily is ideal to provide the body with active compounds.
Source: Novosti
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2024-08-03 04:51:00
