02:31 PM
Tuesday 07 June 2022
Written by – Nour Jamal
We all know white garlic, but have you ever heard of black garlic?
Among the western types that appeared in some stores in some Egyptian cities, is black garlic, so what is it and what are its benefits and price?
What is the?
It is an ordinary garlic that has been exposed to humidity and heat at certain degrees and for long, calculated periods.
When ordinary garlic turns black, its nutritional output values differ somewhat from ordinary, and this fermentation helped to increase its benefits over white garlic, as it has a higher protein content, and it enhances immunity stronger.
its price?
The price of a kilo of black garlic is about 4800 pounds, according to what is offered by a number of major stores in Cairo, and its high price is due to its being rare, and it goes through many stages in fermentation to reach this color.
its benefits?
– Regulating blood sugar
Like fresh raw garlic, black garlic helps regulate blood sugar levels, and lowering this level helps prevent serious health problems, such as diabetes symptoms, kidney dysfunction, and more.
The high levels of antioxidants in black garlic also prevent complications related to diabetes.
– protects the heart
Black garlic provides the same protective effects as white garlic, as it also helps lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels, which in turn lowers the risk of heart disease.
– Fights cancer
Several studies show that the antioxidant properties of black garlic help fight cancer, and help reduce the growth of colon cancer cells.
The compounds in black garlic can inhibit free radicals in the body. This property reduces cell damage and can help reduce the growth and potential spread of cancer cells in the body.
Brain health
With its antioxidants, black garlic can help reduce inflammation in the body and prevent cognitive conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease, and also help improve memory and other parts of cognitive function.
– Strengthens immunity
By reducing inflammation, the antioxidants in it can help boost your immune system, and antioxidants fight free radicals and prevent oxidative stress that leads to cell damage.
Beneficial for liver health
Black garlic helps improve liver health, and some research shows that it reduces signs of liver damage after liver damage, reduces fatty deposits, and restores balance to the size of liver cells.