02/15/2023
Have you heard of black garlic?.
First of all, if you enjoy garlic at all, this is delectable. Almost a savory treat..
It is raw, fermented (high temperature and high humidity conditions) for a couple of months (time varies). In that time it turns a black color — takes on an almost sweet taste — and develops a softened texture. Could smear it on buttered toast for instance 🤤.
Natural anti-inflammatory:
Which may prevent inflammation in the brain (and other parts of the body) that contributes to neurodegenerative diseases. And if we can reduce inflammation, maybe can reduce risk..
Antioxidant content:
Antioxidants are compounds that protect cells from oxidative damage — and black garlic has a higher antioxidant content that regular raw garlic — when allicin (the compound that gives garlic its pungent taste) is fermented, more antioxidants are produced..
Anti-cancer properties:
Researchers have found black garlic extract to be toxic to some cancers — including breast, lung, liver, and stomach. And that it may cause certain cancer cells (in the colon, stomach, and leukemia) to start dying — as well as it may reduce the growth of these cancers..
Liver protective:
In rat models, studies have shown black garlic extract to be protective in the event of acute liver injury — preventing further damage. Another rat study found that black garlic extract was able to lower AST/ALT (bio markers that can be indicative of liver damage)....
Panoff L. 6 impressive health benefits of black garlic. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/black-garlic-benefits #6.-Black-garlic-may-help-protect-your-liver. Published March 5, 2021. Accessed February 15, 2023. .
