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A popular flavouring agent as well as a medicinal herb, Garlic is sometimes used to maintain a healthy cardiovascular system.
Allicin is the main active compound of Garlic and much of the benefits of Garlic are associated with compound. Allicin is produced by crushing or chewing fresh Garlic or by taking powdered Garlic products with allicin potential. This also produces other sulfur compounds of ajoene, allyl sulfides and vinyldithiins, which produce the love-it-or-hate-it flavour and smell. As result garlic may help to maintain the health of the blood vessels.