Learn About The Garlic And Cancer Connection

How about the link between garlic and cancer of the pancreas? Indeed, there is also strong research evidence suggesting that even pancreatic cancer risk may be lowered by the consumption of garlic. The Cancer Institute reports that a study looking at the San Francisco Bay area revealed a 54% lower pancreatic cancer risk among people eating garlic rich diets.

According to Cancer Active, cancerous cells use up vitamins and minerals in the body in order to grow. They can effectively target the immune system and produce many toxic nitrates that can poison these cells. Garlic’s allicin component can effectively interfere with these toxic enzymes and kill off the growth of these organisms. Garlic is also very beneficial in improving the function of the liver in flushing away these organisms.

In addition, the garlic and cancer connection extends to tumor size, too – the US National Cancer Institute notes that there have been studies showing that garlic can help to reduce tumor growth. Thus, it is a very good herb to take if you are suffering from cancer. Not only does it greatly enhance the strength of your immune system and boost your infection fighting mechanisms, it can also help reduce tumor size.

How much garlic to take?

Now that you are convinced of the garlic and cancer connection, you need to know how much of the herb to consume. It is now believed that you don’t even need to consume large amounts of garlic in order to receive its health benefits. A study reported by the BBC in 1999 revealed positive reduction in cancer risk with amounts as small as half a clove.

What is evident is that you should consume the garlic fresh to get the best effects of preventing and fighting cancer. The National Cancer Institute recommends that you should eat one to two fresh garlic cloves a day. Natural healers like Dr Richard Schulze recommend eating a lot more – many cloves a day – especially if you are fighting a serious illness.

An important thing to do is to chop or crush the raw garlic and let it sit for at least 5 to 10 minutes before consumption – coming into contact with the air will trigger chemical reactions that boost the health benefits of garlic, including enhancing the beneficial link between garlic and cancer.

If you want to use garlic powder instead, you need to take 0.4 to 1.2 grams of it, and in the case of garlic oil, you need to consume 2 to 5 mg per day.

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