Garlic is highly nutritious and has a distinctive taste with several health benefits.

It contains sulfur compounds. Garlic has low calories but is rich in vitamin B6 and vitamin C, and manganese.

Garlic contains trace amounts of other nutrients, studies have shown.

Supplements in garlic prevent the severity of illnesses such as common cold and flu.

It is also good for people with hypertension or high blood pressure. Garlic also reduces total and LDL cholesterol.

It contains antioxidants that protect against aging and cell damage besides improving physical performance in people with heart disease.

(Agencies)