Is Garlic Good For You? Garlic Facsts and Myths Explained

Response to Maxine 

Hey Maxine, I can agree with you that a lot of people believe and argue that garlic is a natural home remedy for common colds. This is so despite the gaps in scientific and other evidence regarding the effectiveness of garlic. According to a study conducted by an organization known as hif, a total of 146 participants took either garlic placebos or supplements for approximately three months. The results indicated that the participants who took either of these options had a sixty-three percent lesser probability of catching a common cold or flu. In the case that they did catch a cold, their sickness was more likely to last a shorter time than that of those who did not take the garlic (George, 2019). However, despite the study's findings and the likelihood of garlic help prevent or ease common colds, there is still a question of the validity of most studies. Lack of sufficient clinical trials to support this theory has led to the conclusion that garlic cannot be considered preventive or curative. 

References 

George. Tammy. (2019). Is Garlic Good For You? Garlic Facsts and Myths Explained . [online] Blog.hif.com.au. Available at: <https://blog.hif.com.au/healthy-lifestyle/is-garlic-good-for-you-garlic-facts-and-myths-explained> [Accessed 31 March 2021]. 

Response to Christopher 

Dear Christopher, agreeably, garlic has some properties that have been overtime associated with helping prevent or cure common colds. Over time, garlic has been used by many people as a type of medicine or food ingredient. Garlic consumption has been associated with health benefits such as a reduction in the risks of heart diseases, improved mental health, and it is also considered to help in boosting a person's immune and, thus, prevent common colds (Josling, 2001). It has been confirmed to contain a compound called alliin, Sulphur which gives it the taste and unique smell and gives it medical properties. It has been argued that the compounds boost the ability of some white cells to fight diseases, and viruses, for instance, the viruses that cause the common cold. Based on your research, you have argued that there is a need for more studies to confirm the effectiveness of garlic, and I agree so. 

References 

Josling, P. (2001). Preventing the common cold with a garlic supplement: a double-blind, placebo-controlled survey.  Advances in therapy ,  18 (4), 189-193.