Does garlic really lower cholesterol?

Is taking garlic useful in preventing gastrointestinal disorders and lowering cholesterol levels?

• What are the other uses of taking garlic? There is one saying in Telugu language that even mother also could not do good to us as garlic does to us.

• Answer:

  Look at the following link and the extract of the info given below: http://www.desigram.com/Health/Ingredients/Garlic.htmlNatural Garlic Medicinal Properties The bulbs yield an essential oil containing allyl propyl disulphide, diallyl disulphide and two other sulphur compounds. The garlic bulbs have stimulant, anti cholesterol, antibacterial, aphrodisiac, analgesic, anthelmintic, diuretic, emmenagogue and anti fungal properties. The sulphur compounds give garlic the characteristic pungent odour and the nickname, 'the stinking rose'! Cholesterol Remedy Compounds in garlic causes blood clots to dissolve more quickly and improve blood fluidity. Studies show that garlic contains hydrogen sulfide, which interacts with the red blood cells and helps the vessels and capillaries to relax. This in turns lowers the blood pressure. It contains peptide which prevents blood pressure from raising. It has also shown to lower cholesterol levels. Garlic decoction or a few cloves of garlic in food is an excellent cardiac supplement. Read other Cholesterol Home Remedies.