Garlic: The Benefits of Garlic on your health

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Garlic Fights 160 Diseases, Including Cancer

Studies have demonstrated garlic's effects for more than 160 different diseases.1 In general, its benefits fall into four main categories:

1. Reducing inflammation (reduces risk of osteoarthritis and other diseases associated with inflammation)
2. Boosting immune function (antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and antiparasitic properties)
3. Improving cardiovascular health and circulation (protects against clotting, retards plaque, improves lipids, and reduces blood pressure)
4. Toxic to 14 kinds of cancer cells (including brain, lung, breast, gastric, and pancreatic)

In terms of cancer, garlic has been shown to kill cancer cells in laboratory studies, as well as shown promise when consumed via your diet. One study showed that women who regularly ate garlic (along with fruits and vegetables) had a 35 percent lower risk of colon cancer.2 

Those who consume high amounts of raw garlic also appear to have a lower risk of stomach and colorectal cancers.3

Furthermore, among people with inoperable forms of colorectal, liver, or pancreatic cancer, taking an extract of aged garlic for six months helped to improve immune function, which suggests it may be useful for helping your immune system during times of stress or illness.4