Gaining Insight into the Health Benefits of Garlic: Improve Circulation, Lower Cholesterol, and Boost Immunity

2023-06-18 23:27:28

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By having the anticoagulant function, it improves circulation, reduces the level of fats in the blood and lowers bad cholesterol levels.

18/6/2023

For years, garlic has been used to flavor the most popular dishes out there. However, few are aware of its general health benefits.

In fact, by having the anticoagulant function, it improves circulation, reduces the level of fats in the blood and lowers bad cholesterol (LDL) levels and increases the body’s defenses in general, according to the portal Salud180.

In addition, by improving heart health, it promotes circulation, reduces bad cholesterol or LDL, dilates blood vessels and prevents arteriosclerosis. It would help in this way to accelerate the metabolism, according to the portal Better with Health.

A study carried out by researchers from the Institute of Toxicology of Shandong University (China), carried out a meta-analysis that analyzed 26 previous works that evaluated the effects of garlic on cholesterol levels. In general, garlic was superior to placebo in reducing serum total cholesterol (TC) and triglycerides (TG). The results suggest that the effects of garlic were more marked in people with long-term treatment.

However, to obtain all its benefits, the World Health Organization (WHO) suggests these guidelines: a daily dose of 2 to 5 g of fresh garlic (approximately a clove of garlic), 0.4 to 1.2 g dry powdered garlic, 2 to 5 mg garlic oil, 300 to 1,000 mg garlic extract, or other equivalent formulations of 2 to 5 mg allicin.

Garlic tea is a drink with a very particular taste, for this reason, lemon and ginger are often added, which also have medicinal properties.

  • Honey (21g).
  • 1 clove garlic.
  • 1 glass of water (200 ml).
  • Grated ginger (approximately 3 g).
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (15 ml).
  • Put the water to boil.
  • While the water is heating, chop the garlic or, if desired, chop into smaller pieces. Do it as you prefer. In this way, its properties are optimized during cooking.
  • Once the water boils, add the grated ginger and the previously chopped garlic. Let cook for 15 minutes or 20 minutes.
  • After that time, remove from the heat and let the infusion rest for another 10 minutes.
  • Strain and reserve the water that results from cooking.
  • Add natural lemon juice and honey to sweeten it.
  • There is no need to worry about the bad breath that garlic can leave behind. Having included ginger and lemon in cooking, its characteristic smell will completely disappear.
  • It is recommended to consume in moderation.
  • 4 cloves of garlic.
  • 2 liters of water.
  • 3 centimeters of ginger root.
  • 124 ml of lemon juice.
  • 100 grams of honey. (optional).
  • Wash the garlic and ginger well.
  • Put them with all the ingredients in the blender.
  • Blend until a uniform mixture is left.
  • Strain the liquid.
  • Put it in an airtight lid.
  • Let it rest for five days in the fridge.

Garlic, lemon and cinnamon tea

  • 3 cloves of crushed garlic.
  • 2 cinnamon sticks.
  • 2 cups of water.
  • ½ lemon.
  • Agave honey (to taste).
  • Boil the water and add the garlic and cinnamon.
  • Lower the heat and let it release the consistency for 10 minutes.
  • Allow to cool slightly and add the juice of half a lemon and sweeten with honey to taste.

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