There are many purported benefits both proven and unproven. For example as far back as Roman times, garlic would be issued to soldiers to increase their stamina.
I'm curious as to what you think its benefits are. Any contraindications (bad effects)?
2007-11-17 06:01:26 · 4 answers · asked by megalomaniac 7 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Good:
Can help lower cholesterol
Is a natural antibiotic
Can ward off vampires
Tastes lovely with bread and butter.
Bad:
Can cause heartburn
Can cause bloating
Not to be recommended for consumption when on a date-type situation
2007-11-17 13:47:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The New York Times' health blog discussed this issue recently:
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/10/15/unlocking-the-benefits-of-garlic/?em&ex=1195448400&en=62d8a56b79ed7cd1&ei=5087%0A
It says garlic may help the heart.
Its downsides include bad breath and possible indigestion.
2007-11-17 14:45:05 · answer #2 · answered by Heron 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its good with cholestoral reducing from its antioxidents
2007-11-17 14:05:19 · answer #3 · answered by airmonkey120 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good for blood
2007-11-17 14:05:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋