Efficacy of Garlic
Dr.
Yongxiang Zhang of the University of Tokyo, Japan stated that the ability of
garlic inhibit deterioration of the brain and the immune system in animals is
impressive. That does not mean that garlic is able to restore youth or completely
inhibit the aging process. But at least the benefits of garlic helps prevent
aging process.
In addition, according to research Memorial
Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, SAMC chemicals found in garlic can inhibit
cancer cell growth. By eating garlic, cancer risk can be reduced.
High cholesterol levels are usually a sign of
the aging process. Garlic is consumed regularly in a certain period of time can
help lower cholesterol levels. An anti-cholesterol in garlic called ajoene help
prevent blood clots.
Dr. Gilles Fillion from the Institute Pasteur
in France suspect, garlic can help relieve stress, anxiety, and depression. Of
course, with a softer effect. He found that garlic is beneficial to help
release serotonin, a chemical that is involved in regulating a wide range of
mood and behavior, including anxiety, melancholy, pain, aggression, stress,
lack of sleep and memory. High levels of serotonin in the brain tends to
function as a sedative that placate you, facilitate sleep, and relieve
melancholy. Garlic helps normalize the serotonin system.