Garlic is one of the most commonly-used health supplements in the world. Its phenomenal health-giving properties include: reducing the risk of both heart disease and strokes by lowering the level of harmful cholesterol in the blood; Improving the efficiency of the immune system to provide greater resistance to infections, particularly colds and the flu; and aiding the regulation of both blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Garlic is even believed to have anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties.
These healing properties are concentrated in the part of the plant that is used regularly in the kitchen; the bulb. When the bulb is crushed or chewed, Alliin, one of the compounds found in Garlic, becomes Allicin – the chemical responsible for Garlic’s odour and health-giving effects. Findings indicate that Allicin blocks key enzymes that aid bacteria in their effort to invade and damage tissues.
Interestingly, cooking Garlic inhibits the formation of Allicin, eliminating its therapeutic effects. So other than eating raw Garlic, the best way to get the maximum health benefits from it is through supplementation. Garlic supplements come in many different forms: fresh herb, soft gel capsules, liquid, oil, powder and tablets. Healthy Direct’s Odourless Garlic soft gel capsules are carefully formulated to ensure that the important allicin content of the Garlic is retained to provide a guaranteed 2mg Garlic content.
The benefits of Odourless Garlic include:
Garlic may affect the metabolism of cholesterol in the liver and as a result, reduce the level of cholesterol and triglycerides (the build up of fats) in the blood stream.
May help with lowering blood pressure and is beneficial for heart function.
Can enhance immunity.
Known to have an anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal action - therefore can ward off and help deal with bacterial and yeast infections such as Thrush, Athletes Foot.
Its antioxidant properties can help prevent free radical damage, prevent degenerative disease.
Can stimulate digestion.
Can be used as an expectorant and decongestant for coughs, flu, colds and catarrh.
Odourless (so no garlic associated bad breath!)
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