In scientific studies, large doses of garlic are noted to be beneficial, causing a decrease in blood lipids and glucose and an increase in clot dissolution (fibrinolytic). Garlic also have anti-carcinogenic and antibiotic properties. As regular dietary constituents the small amounts that are included in Indian diets, may also have beneficial effects. One may as well eat garlic as part of daily diet rather than resort to garlic capsules.
Nutritive value per 100 g of Garlic:
Energy (kcal) : 145
Protein (g) : 6.3
Fat (g) : 0.1
Carbohydrates (g) : 29.8
Crude Fibre (g) : 0.8
Minerals (g) : 1.0
Calcium (mg) : 30
Phosphorus (mg) : 310
Iron (mg) : 1.2
Magnesium (mg) : 71
Vitamins:
Thiamine (mg) : 0.06
Riboflavin (mg) : 0.23
Niacin (mg) : 0.4
Vitamin C (mg) : 13
Reference : Diet & Heart Disease – NIN ICMR
