Health Foods - Garlic

A perfect food, garlic has many properties beneficial to health. Taken regularly, it helps build up high levels of resistance to infection within the immune system.
It is antiviral, antibiotic, antibacterial and antiseptic. It contains the antioxidants selenium and Vitamin C, which help to fight free radicals.
It is a good detoxifying agent, cleanses and tones the liver and its decongestant properties makes it excellent for clearing respiratory ailments.
Renowned for its beneficial effects on the heart and the circulation, garlic can reduce high blood pressure and lower cholesterol levels.
It contains allicin, which dilates the blood vessels and reduces clotting. It also contains sulphur, which is believed to inhibit the growth of tumours.