Garlic grows in many parts of the world and is a popular ingredient in cooking due to its strong smell and delicious taste.

However, throughout ancient history, people widely used for its health and medicinal properties. There is documented evidence of its use by many major civilizations. Including the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Chinese, and Indians UFABET

Scientists now know that most of garlic’s health benefits are due to the formation of sulfur compounds when you chop, crush, or chew a garlic clove.

Perhaps the most well-known compound is allicin. However, allicin is an unstable compound that is only briefly present in fresh after you cut or crush it.

Other compounds that may play a role in garlic’s health benefits include diallyl disulfide and s-allyl cysteine.

The sulfur compounds enter your body from the digestive tract. They then travel all over your body, exerting strong biological effects.

The potential effects of garlic on longevity are basically impossible to prove in humans.

But given the beneficial effects on important risk factors like blood pressure, it makes sense that garlic could help you live longer.

Garlic is very easy to include in your current diet. It complements most savory dishes, particularly soups and sauces. The strong taste can also add a punch to otherwise bland recipes.

Garlic comes in several forms, from whole cloves and smooth pastes to powders and supplements like garlic extract and garlic oil.

A common way to use is to press a few cloves of fresh with a press. Then mix it with extra virgin olive oil and a bit of salt. This works as a very simple and nutritious salad dressing.