Naturalhealthylife.co.uk celebrates National Garlic Day

Mar 29 2010

Naturalhealthylife.co.uk, the official UK site for herbal supplements made by Klosterfrau, are celebrating National Garlic Day on Monday 19th April. Klosterfrau is a leading manufacturer of herbal healthcare products.

Love it or hate it, garlic has many health benefits and could be the answer to numerous illnesses. Garlic has traditionally been used to help maintain heart health. Research has shown that garlic contains a powerful ingredient - allicin which may be the key to maintaining healthy cholesterol levels, decreasing blood pressure and increasing blood flow to the heart. Allicin is created when garlic is crushed or cut, causing two important substances to mix - an amino-acid Alliin and an enzyme Allinase - and is believed to help maintain a beneficial balance between HDL and LDL cholesterol.

Expert herbalist Dr. Serene Foster says: "Coronary heart disease is a huge problem in the UK and the treatment and care of patients costs the NHS millions of pounds every year. As well as following a healthy diet and lifestyle, for many people garlic is a popular herbal supplement due to its long association with heart health and the numerous clinical studies that support its efficacy." Full interview at www.naturalhealthylife.co.uk/heart_health_step_by_step.html.

Dried garlic contains a higher allicin yield than cooked or raw garlic, so is considered the best choice for medicinal purposes. Many people choose garlic capsules as a convenient alternative, providing all the benefits without the strong flavour and associated aroma. Always look for a garlic supplement with high, standardised allicin content, so you are guaranteed the same dose every time.