benefits of garlic

There is some preliminary evidence that taking garlic by mouth might be helpful for improving urinary flow, decreasing urinary frequency, and other symptoms associated with BPH

One particular garlic extract that dissolves in fat has an effect after 10-20 days of treatment, but a water soluble extract can take up to two months to show improvement.

Some preliminary clinical evidence suggests that taking a specific garlic extract (Garlet) 800 mg/day during the third trimester of pregnancy does not reduce the risk of developing pre-eclampsia in high-risk women.

Preliminary evidence suggests that applying a specific fat soluble garlic to warts on the hands twice daily removes warts within 1-2 weeks. A water-soluble garlic extract also seems to provide modest improvement, but only after 30-40 days of treatment.

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Garlic, especially fresh garlic, might increase bleeding.

Garlic can irritate the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Use with caution if you have stomach or digestion problems.

Garlic might prolong bleeding. Stop taking garlic at least two weeks before a scheduled surgery.

Garlic beauty benefits also include the aid for anti aging. The strong anti-oxidants present in garlic help in reducing the free radical build up in the skin thus keeping it firm and youthful.

Garlic also contains a large number of skin-protective polyphenols. Just crush some garlic pods and add the juice into your regular face masks for added goodness and preventing premature aging.