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By Louise Burton-Payne ·

Garlic bulbs and cloves in an enamel cup

Garlic can protect against stomach cancer as seems to block the conversion of nitrite and nitrates to a cancer causing nitrosamines. Inhibits against aflatoxin which is a naturally occurring substance in peanuts / peanut butter which can cause cancer.

Proven to lower cholesterol in blood and prevent atherosclerosis.

Helps prevent blood clots and thin blood.

Protects against stomach cancer and colon cancer

Garlic Research:

Dietary Nitrates, Nitrites, and Nitrosamines Intake and the Risk of Gastric Cancer: A Meta-Analysis

Can Allium vegetables prevent cancer?

The Etiology of Bladder Cancer and its Prevention

Resources

General guidance and further reading. These links have not been checked against the individual claims on this page.

  1. NHS: The vegan diet

    Public health guidance on planning a vegan diet and getting essential nutrients.

  2. British Dietetic Association: Vegetarian, vegan and plant-based diet

    Dietitian guidance on plant-based eating. The fact sheet is currently under review by the BDA.

  3. NHS: The Eatwell Guide

    Guidance on food groups and the balance of foods across a day or week.

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