According to Webmd, garlic (Allium sativum) is a herb related to onion, leeks, and chives. It is commonly used for conditions related to the heart and blood system......See Full Story>>.....See Full Story>>
Garlic produces a chemical called allicin. This is what seems to make garlic work for certain conditions. Allicin also makes garlic smell. Some products are made “odorless” by aging the garlic, but this process can also change the effects of garlic.
People commonly use garlic for high blood pressure, high levels of cholesterol or other fats in the blood, and hardening of the arteries. It is also used for the common cold, osteoarthritis, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. There is also no good evidence to support using garlic for COVID-19.
In this article and inline with a publication on Webmd, we are going to have a look at what garlic may do to the body of people suffering from Hypertension.
What Does Garlic Do to People Suffering From Hypertension?
According to healthline, garlic is one of the most popular blood pressure regulating herbs out there. Right from ancient times, garlic was used to regulate blood pressure and this is rooted in the fact that garlic contains an important compound known as allicin. This main compound in garlic is largely responsible for its blood pressure lowering properties.
This happens because allicin helps prevent the production of angiotensin II, a compound that is responsible for the unhealthy increase in blood pressure by causing the blood vessels to get right. But when you eat garlic often, the allicin gets into the body and prevents the tightening of the blood vessels by hindering the production of angiotensin ii thus allowing blood flow freely and blood pressure lowered. So make sure you eat garlic often for the sake of your blood pressure.
Garlic interestingly has alot to offer besides blood pressure lowering effects. So there is no excuse why you should not eat garlic once in a while even if you don’t have blood pressure concerns as it has alot to offer the body.