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Research indicates that allicin is the component in garlic that destroys or inhibits various bacteria and fungi.
Garlic has also been found to inhibit tumor cell formation and is currently being studied by the National Cancer Institute.
Garlic, according to Dr. Piotrowski, has a dilating effect on blood vessels and thus is effective in reducing blood pressure. Furthermore scientific studies have shown that garlic stimulates the production of the liver's own detoxifying enzymes which neutralize carcinogens and other toxins.
Preliminary studies suggest garlic may offer a wide range of health benefits such as: reduces harmful LDL cholesterol and triglycerides; reduces blood clotting by preventing clumping of blood platelets (better than aspirin); block the ability of chemical carcinogens to transform normal cells; stimulate various immunological factors ; and protect cells against damage by oxidizing agents and heavy metals.