The Health Continuum

Garlic is a wellness-boosting powerhouse and go-to strategy for supporting immune, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal functions. But what makes this pungent bulb so beneficial?  The simple answer is a potent compound called allicin. When garlic is crushed or chewed, the enzyme alliinase converts alliin to the more active compound, allicin. It passes through the digestive tract and makes its way through the entire body, providing highly potent biological effects.  Allicin is also responsible for garlic’s pungent taste and aroma. One of the best ways to increase your allicin intake is to consume raw garlic cloves that have been crushed or sliced....