Eating a clove of garlic daily could cut cholesterol levels by 10%
Eating a clove of garlic every day (roughly 3 to 6 grams) can reduce your cholesterol levels by 10%. The research said that claim garlic intake led to a “significant decrease” in cholesterol levels due to high levels of allicin – an antioxidant that also gives garlic its signature scent. Allicin may block the production of ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol in the liver by binding to LDL receptors on liver cells. The effects are often dose-dependent, meaning that higher doses of garlic can lead to greater drops in LDL. The form in which the garlic is consumed may alter its cholesterol-fighting