Garlic present in almost every kitchen is used to enhance the taste of food, but some people also eat garlic raw to get many benefits.

Nutrients like vitamin B-6, vitamin-C, fibre, protein and manganese are present in it. Do you know that by eating 1 clove of garlic daily in the morning, you can get many benefits related to health?

Nutritionist MeghaMukhija is telling us about this. MeghaMukhija is the Chief Dietician and Founder at Health Mania since 2016. According to him, 'Each segment of a garlic bulb is called a clove. There are about 10-20 cloves in one bulb. Taking 1 bud of garlic with lukewarm water on an empty stomach is beneficial.

Benefits of eating 1 clove of garlic

1. Improves Digestion and Prevents Acidity

Consuming 1 clove of garlic daily improves the pH of gastric juice and helps in maintaining digestion. Old garlic extract helps to heal the gastric mucosal lining.

Its antimicrobial properties kill a variety of parasites and microbial infections in the intestines. The bioactive compound in garlic helps in reducing colitis, ulcers and other gastrointestinal diseases.

2. Reduces blood pressure and blood clots

Garlic is very beneficial in lowering blood pressure as it stimulates the production of vasodilating agents such as nitrogen oxides and H2S. In addition, it reduces the production of vasoconstriction agents.

3. Lowers Cholesterol

Garlic concentrate can help reduce cholesterol levels in the blood, thereby preventing LDL cholesterol oxidation and plaque buildup in blood vessels.

4. Helps in kidney disease

Allicin is a compound found in garlic. It helps to relieve kidney dysfunction, blood pressure and oxidative stress. It has antihypertensive, antioxidant and nephroprotective effects.

5. Improving Immunity

Several studies suggest that garlic may help reduce inflammation and promote immune function, which may be due to its content of antioxidants and sulfur-containing compounds such as allicin.

6. Natural Antibiotic, Anti-Viral and Anti-Fungal

Garlic has been used for centuries in various societies to fight infectious diseases. Eating garlic regularly can help prevent the common cold, flu, stomach infections, respiratory infections and UTIs.

Eating garlic when you are sick can reduce the severity of your symptoms and help you recover faster.

Tip

While using garlic, keep in mind that before eating it, you cut and crush it and leave it for at least 10 minutes. By doing this, the allicin property present in it gets promoted. It is a compound that is responsible for many health benefits.

Allergy warning

  • If you have any allergy or reaction to garlic, please stop consuming garlic in excess.
  • People are allergic to garlic and may experience adverse effects after consuming it.

Please consult your expert before consuming garlic in medicinal form or on an empty stomach. If you have a bleeding disorder or are taking blood-thinning medications, talk to your doctor before increasing your garlic intake.

You too can get all these health benefits by eating garlic on an empty stomach every day.

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(Verified by Nutritionist MeghaMukhija)

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