Garlic has a specific aroma and is disgusting for many people. In fact, this vegetable can be of great benefit to anyone. What are the real benefits of garlic, and who can it harm when eaten?
Garlic is grown everywhere throughout our country. It is used in fresh food, added to various dishes and pickles, and also pickled. But not everyone knows why garlic is considered beneficial for both men and women. These beneficial properties are due to the presence in its composition of more than 350 biologically active substances that help the human body to cope with various ailments and diseases.
The beneficial composition of garlic
In terms of its chemical composition, garlic is far superior to common onion. It contains vitamins E, P, C, B, PP and others. Also, garlic contains more than 20% of various sugars, mineral salts, organic substances (phytosterol, inulin, lysine, and so on). Scientists have discovered unique sulfur-containing compounds in garlic, phytoncides, which have powerful bacterial action. It has also been proven that the substances that make up garlic are more effective and harmless to the human body than their synthetic counterparts.
The benefits of garlic for the human body
1. Normalizes and restores metabolism.
2. Has a beneficial effect on the work of the heart and blood vessels. In particular, it dilates the blood vessels of the heart, increasing contractions, and slows down the heart rate.
3. Prevents the development and formation of cancer such as skin cancer and bowel cancer.
4. Reduces blood cholesterol levels.
5. Promotes the secretion of bile and digestive enzymes.
6. Improves the functioning of the human nervous system, preventing the development of stress and depression.
7. Reduces blood pressure.
8. Possesses anti-inflammatory properties and is an antiviral agent against influenza and other bacterial infections.
9. Removes excess fats and lime deposits from the body, which helps in the fight against excess weight.
10. Improves eyesight.
11. Helps to cope with some allergic reactions.
12. Prevents the development of atherosclerosis and the formation of blood clots.
13. Helps with bloating, fermentation and other negative processes in the intestines.
14. Removes worms from the body.
The benefits of garlic for men
For many men, after 40 years, there comes a period when they begin to worry about various diseases of the reproductive system. Garlic helps a lot at this point. It is a prophylactic agent for prostatitis, cancer and prostate adenoma.
Garlic increases blood testosterone levels and decreases cortisol levels. This property helps athletes build muscle mass and achieve more impressive results. To do this, the athlete should eat two cloves of garlic one hour before the start of the workout. Also, garlic in men increases blood flow in the genitals, which has a positive effect on erection and improves reproductive function. No less effective, this vegetable helps with alcohol intoxication. It quickly removes harmful toxins and toxins from a man's body. Garlic has a beneficial effect on the mental abilities of the stronger sex, and also improves memory and coordination of movements.
The benefits of garlic for women
One of the main problems of a modern woman is infertility. Regular consumption of garlic in food helps to cope with this ailment due to the huge accumulation of various mineral compounds in its composition. Garlic also allows women to cope with hair loss on their heads after childbirth. It acts no less effectively on the body of a pregnant woman. Garlic contributes to the enrichment of the fetus with oxygen and is involved in the formation of the baby's nervous system. Even in the weaker sex, this vegetable normalizes the hormonal environment, preventing various disruptions. Garlic is a preventive measure for breast cancer. And also it is used in the manufacture of products for rejuvenating the skin of the face.
Harm of garlic to the human body
Despite all its benefits, you need to eat this vegetable with caution, as it has some contraindications for use. And first of all, garlic should not be eaten by people with various diseases of the digestive system, in particular, stomach ulcers, gastritis, pancreatitis and so on. It is also undesirable to use this vegetable for hemorrhoids, diseases of the bladder, anemia, allergies, diseases of the pancreas and liver, severe headaches and dizziness, epilepsy, women during breastfeeding. Garlic cloves contain sulfanyl, which can cause severe headaches and slow reactions in humans. But these contraindications arise if you consume large quantities of garlic. But the daily use of one clove of this vegetable in food will bring many benefits to the body of any person.
