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Overview
Garlic is a natural immune booster and a powerful antioxidant that supports the cardiovascular system.
An old Welsh saying goes, “Eat leeks in March and wild garlic in May, and all the year after physicians may play.”
Garlic is a member of the family that includes onions, leeks and shallots. Referenced in the ancient medical texts of Egypt, Greece, Rome, China and India, garlic has been a mainstay of herbal practitioners for thousands of years.
What’s even more interesting is that many of these cultures did not have contact with the others, yet garlic’s efficacy and prominence as a natural immune support was touted in all of them.
In addition, olympic athletes in ancient Greece chewed a clove at the start of a competition, believing it increased their stamina.
Today, modern science is confirming these ancient beliefs while defining how garlic works and exploring the many possibilities this potent plant offers.
The list of ailments for which garlic has been used or may support is impressive and includes mood problems, immune challenges, poor digestion and circulation, anti-aging, and cardiovascular concerns, to name just a few.
Benefits
- Supports the immune system with antioxidants.
- Promotes healthy circulation.
- Supports normal-range cholesterol levels.
- Supports normal-range blood sugar levels.
How It Works
Garlic has been shown to support, and even enhance, healthy circulation and immune function.
Research shows that garlic supports normal-range blood pressure and cholesterol levels, maintains blood vessel health, and promotes a healthy inflammatory response.
Garlic is well-known to boost immune system function and may help reduce the severity of cold and flu-like symptoms.
A natural prebiotic food, garlic has been shown to support digestion and help discourage the growth of unfriendly microbes.
Garlic has been the subject of more than 1,000 clinical trials since at least the 1970s, with most research focusing on the actions of garlic’s sulfur-containing compounds. One of these, allicin, is an active constituent that has demonstrated numerous health benefits for the immune and cardiovascular systems.
Plus, animal studies suggest that garlic may have beneficial effects on brain function and blood sugar regulation. Garlic compounds like allicin may enhance insulin sensitivity and improve glucose uptake by cells.
Garlic may even help increase longevity.
Garlic is a rich source of important nutrients, including fiber, vitamin C, vitamin B6, calcium, copper, manganese, potassium, selenium and iron.
Garlic also contains numerous antioxidant phytochemicals capable of scavenging free radicals.
Ingredients
Garlic bulb.
Quality
Nature’s Sunshine Quality Assurance staff sources the world's purest ingredients, no matter where they are grown, to ensure the active nutrients are delivered just as nature intended. Better ingredients mean better products…so you can get back to feeling the power of nature!
Recommended Use
Take 1 capsule with a meal twice daily.
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* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.