What is
black garlic?

The history of black garlic is confusing and not very clear, as the first records date back more than 4,000 years. There are multiple records in Asia about the use of black garlic as a medicine to treat diseases, especially in China and Korea. In Thailand several historical documents describe the use of black garlic as a way to extend the life of those who consumed it. In There is a record in the Roman Empire where black garlic was given to gladiators prior to fights, as a way to increase the gladiator's energy. Nowadays garlic is one of the best-known superfoods in the world, on the Asian continent It is used by haute cuisine as well as by food producers, we can find drinks with black garlic, beer with black garlic, bread with black garlic etc.

It has been shown that black garlic strengthens the immune system, because it contains 18 of the 20 amino acids that exist, it contains all the essential amino acids, those that humans cannot produce, it contains 2.5 times more of amino acids than common garlic, added to this, the large amount of vitamins (B1, B2, B3 and C), fiber, iodine, potassium, sulfur, sodium, iron and calcium. All these nutrients help to improve the quality of life. It is also a powerful natural antioxidant, thanks to the fact that during the ripening process of black garlic the antioxidants are enhanced, making black garlic contain 10 times more than ordinary garlic. It is believed that one of the components of black garlic that helps the immune system is S-allyl-L-cysteine ​​(SAC), in this study carried out in China and Japan, it was shown that black garlic reduced the generation and tumor recovery in rats. The generation of tumors is directly linked to the immune system. It is a natural antibiotic, it attacks and prevents the development of bacteria in the body. It also has a natural antibiotic and antifungal that fights certain fungi

Black garlic lowers blood pressure and platelet aggregation, improving blood circulation. There are studies that show the efficacy of black garlic in recovering from heart attacks in mice.

Several studies have shown the improvement in cholesterol levels, thanks to the regular consumption of black garlic, high lipid levels can be reduced in the blood. In a study carried out in China, the cholesterol in rats fed a high-fat diet, obtained a strong decrease thanks to black garlic.

In another study carried out on 60 people with high cholesterol, they were given 6gr . of black garlic for 12 weeks. It was able to significantly increase HDL (good cholesterol) levels in patients taking black garlic compared to the control group.

Improves blood sugar levels thanks to the Allicin content in black garlic helps promote insulin secretion, which facilitates the absorption of glucose from the blood into the cells.

In a study conducted in Korea, rats with type 2 diabetes were administered black garlic for 7 weeks, obtaining a decrease in sugar thanks to increased insulin in the blood.

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It is a powerful natural energizer due to its high nutritional value, as it contains vitamins and amino acids. Although no studies have yet been conducted to quantify how much energy it provides when consumed, its anti-inflammatory properties have been demonstrated, thanks to its high antioxidant content.

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Inflammation of the body is associated with chronic diseases such as cancer, coronary heart disease, depression and low energy levels

It is a sexual enhancer thanks to the ability & nbsp; to improve blood circulation in men and women. Specifically in men, the best circulation accompanied with more energy and vitality helps erectile restoration and performance during sexual activity.

A study in China showed that black garlic helped restore erectile function in rats, which also had type 2 diabetes