A doctor has revealed four notable health benefits of eating garlic regularly and how it can even help reduce heart attacks and the risk of certain types of cancer.
Dr. Reza T, from the US, is a cosmetic surgeon, biochemist, and retired emergency and trauma doctor with 530,000 followers on his TikTok account @drreza_t.
The doctor highlighted the extraordinary health benefits of incorporating garlic into the diet in a video uploaded to the social application in June last year.
Speaking about a clip of TikTok user @mariafv41 encouraging herself to eat raw garlic every morning, the doctor attached a caption that reads: “4 incredible health benefits of consuming garlic.”
In the pictures, Dr. Reza says: “Garlic – now you don’t need to eat it every day, but this vegetable has many health benefits.”
Dr. Reza T from the USA revealed four notable health benefits of regular consumption of garlic and how it can even help reduce heart attacks and the risk of certain types of cancer.
Dr. Reza explains that regular consumption of garlic can reduce the risk of heart attacks and cardiovascular diseases (file image)
First of all, Dr. Reza explains that regular consumption of garlic can reduce the risk of heart attacks and cardiovascular diseases.
This benefit is attributed to garlic’s ability to improve heart health by lowering cholesterol levels and preventing blood clots, according to direct science.
Secondly, the doctor highlights garlic for its effectiveness in reducing blood pressure.
Dr. Reza notes that consuming this common ingredient in cooking is equivalent to taking certain blood pressure medications.
The third benefit discussed in the video is the powerful antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties of garlic.
According to the doctor, these effects are due to a compound called allicin, which helps the body fight various infections and strengthen the immune system.
Finally, Dr. Reza highlights that garlic consumption has been linked to a reduced risk of certain cancers, including colon cancer, gastric cancer, and even lung cancer.
Despite these advantages, Dr. Reza advises caution and recommends consulting with a healthcare provider before incorporating garlic into a regular part of your diet.
Secondly, the doctor highlights garlic for its effectiveness in reducing blood pressure.
Dr. Reza highlights that garlic consumption has been linked to a reduced risk of certain cancers, including colon cancer, gastric cancer and even lung cancer (file image)
More than 300 viewers responded to the comments to confirm the range of benefits of garlic and how they have experienced a change since incorporating the vegetable regularly into their diets.
He warns: “It has some blood-thinning effects, which means you won’t want to take it if you’re planning surgery, so be careful not to take too much garlic and talk to your doctor before doing so.”
More than 300 viewers responded to the comments to confirm the range of benefits of garlic and how they have experienced a change since incorporating the vegetable regularly into their diets.
One person wrote: “I eat 2 raw cloves a day and feel much better,” while another said: “I chop them up and suck them before pouring water on them.” BP normal, heart palpitations stopped and my glucose is normal after being high.’
A third person said: “I just had a drink of apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, garlic and warm water and it CLEANED my bowl. I’ve been stuck for a few days,” while another wrote: “My blood pressure is higher. regulated with garlic in the morning.
It comes as another expert, Dr Megan Rossi, shared a simple trick to get rid of garlic breath without having to brush your teeth – and it involves eating a particular piece of fruit.