Benefits of Single Garlic
Citing various
sources, here are the benefits of single garlic that you need to know.
1. Reduces High Cholesterol Levels
The first
benefit of single garlic is that it can effectively reduce high cholesterol
levels in the body.
Research shows
that garlic can lower about 20 mg/dl of cholesterol and triglyceride levels in
the human body. A popular recipe is to peel 3 or 4 cloves of garlic and eat
them straight.
2. Cure
Cough and Cold
The next
benefit of single garlic is that it can help reduce the risk of coughs and
colds by more than 50% when consumed regularly. In addition, reported from
Healthline, single garlic can improve immune function to reduce the chance of
being infected by other diseases. Garlic contains compounds alliinase and
alliin, which can create a powerful compound called allicin when this single
garlic is crushed.
These compounds
can help your body in relieving coughs and colds. The trick is to crush 2
single pieces of garlic, put it in a glass of water, and then consume it
regularly 2 times a day; it can quickly cure coughs and colds.
3. Prevent
and Fight cancer
Garlic
basically contains an organosulfur compound called diallyl trisulfide, which
helps fight cancer by helping the body to kill cancer cells. Researchers at the
University of North Carolina have found that patients who consume garlic have a
66.67% lower chance of developing cancer.
The National
Cancer Institute says that regular consumption of garlic reduces the risk of
various cancers by approximately 50%. The content in this single garlic is the
same as sulfur compounds that help fight cancer cells in the body.
4. Overcoming Diabetes
Consuming a
single garlic 2-3 pieces regularly is believed to help lower and control blood
sugar levels.
The content of
allicin with B vitamins and thiamine triggers the pancreas to produce insulin
in the body so that it helps the body to fight Diabetes effectively.
This has also
been supported by research published in the STRADA Scientific Journal of
Health.
It was
concluded that a single clove garlic intervention with doses of 50 mg/kg BW, 75
mg/kg BW, and 125mg/kg BW had the effect of lowering blood sugar levels,
reducing malondialdehyde (MDA) levels, increasing insulin levels, and reducing
insulin resistance in experimental mice (Rattus Novergicus). ) induced by
Streptozotocin 50 mg/KgBW.
However,
further research still needs to be done, mainly to test its effects in humans.
5. Cure
Heart Disease & High Blood Pressure
The next
benefit of single garlic is that it can help fight heart disease in two ways.
One of them
reduces LDL cholesterol and triglycerides in the body. Second, it prevents the
formation of plaques and clots by reducing blood viscosity.
Whereas in high
blood pressure, consuming garlic alone can help the muscles relax, so it can
help reduce blood pressure levels.
6. Relieve
Asthma
If you have Asthma,
then mix a clove of single garlic with honey.
Garlic is
filtered with water, then mixed with honey, consumed regularly every morning.
The benefits of
this single garlic can relieve Asthma. If the disease is reduced, then this
single garlic therapy can be stopped.
7. Rich in Antioxidants
Single garlic
has the potential as a natural antioxidant. This is also proven in research
published in Digital Press Life Sciences.
Based on these studies, the benefits of single garlic as an antioxidant are thought to be because it contains alliin. However, the antioxidant compounds in garlic are easily converted into unstable allicin by the enzyme alliinase when garlic is chopped, crushed, or processed.
The conversion
of alliin to allicin will reduce the antioxidant activity of single garlic.
Therefore, the
best way to get the antioxidant benefits of garlic is to eat it whole.
Single garlic
is also widely consumed by the public to increase Stamina. To prove this claim,
a study was conducted in the Journal of Pharmaciana.
This study
showed the effect of giving a single garlic extract as an
immunostimulant through testing the activity and phagocytic capacity of
macrophages and the weight of the spleen of mice (Mus musculus) induced with
Escherichia coli bacteria.
Thus, single
garlic may have the potential as a natural stamina enhancer if consumed
regularly.
Another benefit
of garlic is that it can be used to treat Candida albicans fungal infections.
To note, Candida species are the most common cause of fungal urinary tract
infections (UTIs).
In addition,
Candida albicans can be the cause of genital yeast infections and thrush in the
mouth.
In the Journal
of Health and Pharmaceutical Sciences, it was shown that a single ethanolic
extract of garlic (Allium sativum L) had an effect on the growth of the fungus
Candida albicans at a confidence level of 0.05 with a significant result of
0.000 <0.05.
In other words,
there is an inhibition of the ethanol extract of single garlic (Allium sativum
L) against the growth of fungi (Candida albicans).
Although it is
rich in health benefits, you also need to be aware of the potential risks of
consuming a clove of single garlic.
The reason is
that active substances' content in single garlic is 5-6 times higher than
ordinary garlic. So, consuming high doses of garlic can have dangerous side
effects.
According to
research conducted on mice and published in the Bandung Islamic University
Publishing Center, a single garlic extract can cause swelling of the
hepatocytes of mice.
Although
research on side effects in humans is still scant, you still have to be
vigilant. So, consume it in reasonable portions.
Better yet,
consult a doctor before you use garlic alone as a natural remedy.
Those are the various benefits of single garlic that you can find in some supermarkets, even some traditional markets. Good luck!
Source
https://letsgoforhealthylive.com/single-clove-garlic/
https://sjik.org/index.php/sjik/article/view/411
https://digitalpress.ugm.ac.id/article/333
http://journal.uad.ac.id/index.php/PHARMACIANA/article/view/6007/pdf_38
http://karyailmiah.unisba.ac.id/index.php/dokter/article/view/6909
