Chemists Shed Light on the Health Benefits of Garlic

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It has long been believed that the organic compound allicin, which

gives garlic its characteristic aroma and flavor, acts as the world's

most powerful antioxidant. But until now it hasn't been clear how

allicin works, or how it compares to more common antioxidants such as

vitamin E and coenzyme Q10.

 

A research team investigated whether allicin could be as effective as

claimed. Through experiments with synthetically produced allicin, they

found that sulfenic acid produced when the compound decomposes rapidly

reacts with dangerous free radicals.

 

Researchers said that the reaction between...

 

More here:

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/02/17/Chemists-Shed-Ligh\

t-on-the-Health-Benefits-of-Garlic.aspx

 

Sheena Judd

http://health.naturalhealthinformation/