Garlic to fight against cold and flu symptoms
Posted on: 15/Dec/2018 2:38:32 PM
Garlic is not only a food source but also a medicine used for thousands of years in India and now emerging all through the world as a health supplement for aiding digestion and reduce gastric symptoms. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties that is very effective in the times of winter season where flu and cold infections are very common.
Garlic is rich in minerals such as phosphorus, potassium, zinc, magnesium and iron which has varied health benefits. The salivary compound mixed with the Sulphur based sources of garlic acts as an effective medicine for preventing many kinds of bodily issues ranging from gastric trouble, cold, flu and even heart ailments. Garlic is known for increasing immunity in the form of assisting white blood cells leading to detoxification.
Frequent cold symptoms and digestive issues can be solved with garlic when chewed properly inside the mouth. The saliva present in our mouth will convert the enzyme alliin into allicin. Over eating of garlic will not convert the enzyme as it may oxidize the essential ingredients benefitting health. A minimum of 1000 mg of garlic enzymes are enough for a day to reduce cold and flu like symptoms. Also garlic can be added along with other herbs such as turmeric, ginger and pepper for quick results.
Pregnant women should not consume raw garlic as it may increase the overall heat of the body. Garlic supplements can be taken as a health supplement but the market has many adulterated products that should be taken into account before going for such supplement based treatment.
