Garlic

Garlic boosts the immune system Garlic has been shown in studies to stimulate the immune system, boosting the production of interferon as well as enhancing the action of white blood cells in the body.

Garlic and cancer

Garlic anti cancer effects are well known. Epidemiological studies have shown that populations which consume more garlic have lower incidences of cancer. Other such studies have also shown an inverse correlation between garlic consumption and colon-rectal and stomach cancers.

In laboratory studies, garlic has been shown to help the body’s white blood cells defend against as well as kill cancerous cells.