10 Amazing Health Benefits of Garlic

Garlic not only serves as an ingredient for your cooking recipes but has a lot of health benefits. The smell of garlic might not be pleasant but it will work miracles for your body. Plus if what the movies say it’s true, garlic can chase away a few unpleasant spirits. Below are 10 amazing, and some surprising health benefits of garlic.

1. Garlic is great for weight loss because it is low in calories and very rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6 and Manganese.

2. It reduces blood pressure or hypertension

3. It treats hair loss because of its high levels of allicin, a sulfur compound similar to that found in onions.

4. Garlic prevents and treats colds or even flu due to the antioxidants which benefit the immune system

5. It’s a good natural remedy for treating acne because of its antioxidants that kill bacteria.

6. Hate mosquito bites, garlic keeps away mosquitoes hence reduces chances of contracting malaria.

7. Garlic soothes skin problems such as psoriasis due to its anti-inflammatory properties.

8. It treats athletes foot due to its anti-fungal properties.

9. Garlic prevents cancer mainly stomach and colorectal cancers as it strengthens the immune system.

10. Garlic prevents or improves diabetes as it regulates blood sugar levels and potentially stop or decrease the effects of some diabetes.