Live A Long And Healthy Life By Incorporating Garlic Into Your Diet

Better bone health

Garlic is an alkalizing vegetable and is packed with bone-healthy nutrients including zinc, manganese, vitamin B6 and vitamin C. Manganese in particular contains enzymes and antioxidants which promotes connective tissues and stronger bones.

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In addition, it can aid the bone metabolism and calcium absorption. Although not much human testing has been done, a study was conducted on female rats proving that garlic oil preserved their bones and increased estrogen levels and in turn, minimize bone loss and osteoporosis.