Know Your Food Plate: Garlic

Introduction 

Garlic is a pungent root used both in cooking and traditional medicine. It contains bioactive compounds with powerful therapeutic effects.

Key Nutritional Components and Benefits

• Allicin – Antimicrobial and heart-protective

• Sulfur compounds – Enhance detox pathways

• Manganese & Vitamin B6 – Support metabolism

• Selenium – Acts as an antioxidant

• Vitamin C – Supports immune defense

  
  

Health Benefits

• Reduces cholesterol and blood pressure

• Boosts immunity and fights infections

• Acts as an antioxidant

• May improve bone health

• Supports cardiovascular function

References 

USDA. (2020). FoodData Central: Garlic, raw. U.S. Department of Agriculture. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169091/nutrients