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among others. It is also known to be Pump it up with some black garlic, we
a good source of protein and fibre as say, but in moderation, and after checking
well as vitamin C, B vitamins, calcium, with your doc in case you have any pre-
magnesium, zinc, phosphorus and iron. existing conditions that could be worsened
Due to its higher antioxidant properties, with the same. For instance, those on
blood sugar levels can be regulated and its blood thinning medications would want
reduction can help prevent diseases such to avoid copious amounts of raw garlic as
as diabetes and issues such as kidney it can increase the risk of bleeding. Black
dysfunction. garlic not so much, but it could run a
Think you’re forgetting something? similar risk. Those with a history of allergic
Try a piece of black garlic as it helps reactions must be careful when consuming
reduce inflammation in the brain, thus the ingredient as it could pose a threat.
preventing short-term memory loss and Excess of it could also cause stomach pain,
even Alzheimer’s. Studies show that shows that post any liver damage, this foul breath and skin odour that you do
inflammation of the nervous system ingredient helps lower markers of injury, not want to carry around wherever you
may play a role in the development decrease fatty deposits and bring liver cell may go.
of Alzheimer’s and natural plant-based size back to normal. But make black garlic a part of your
foods like black garlic could help combat It helps with the improvement of heart lifestyle as it best suits you and include it
the same. With its lower inflammatory health as it promotes good cholesterol in a bruschetta, a cheese platter, a kung pao,
properties, it may hence work on levels (HDL) and reduces its counterpart, perhaps. Make an oil of it and fluff up your
improving overall immunity which will LDL. Thus, the formation of triglycerides pasta. Sinful! Caramelised broccoli will
help you fight off bacterial and viral is lessened with the inclusion of black garlic. only be enhanced with black garlic pods
infections to a greater extent. Researchers found that both raw and black and truffle roasted potatoes, too. Spread a
Black garlic may help improve the garlic helped open up circulation to protect little black butter on your bread and you’ve
health of your liver as well. Some research the heart from damage or failure. got a morning routine right there!

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