Garlic Powder

GARLIC POWDER

Garlic has been used as a home remedy and medicinal tool. Garlic contains at least several compounds that appear to contribute to its beneficial effects. The availability and amount of these components may be impacted by the garlic form -- whether raw, cooked, powdered or in supplement form. While garlic is a flavorful and popular culinary ingredient, if you are planning to use garlic to manage any medical conditions or if you already take prescription medications, talk with your doctor before taking garlic as a supplement or before greatly increasing your normal intake.

Garlic is thought to reduce heart disease risk through several mechanisms -- decreasing cholesterol production, enhancing cholesterol loss in the stool, reducing cholesterol in artery walls, inhibiting blood clotting, reducing inflammation and lowering blood pressure. Garlic has been linked to a reduced risk of several types of cancers. While garlic contains several protective components, the sulfur compounds in garlic are thought to play a significant role in cancer risk reduction. Garlic is proposed to have protective properties against bacteria, fungus, parasites and viruses.