A nutrient in garlic may offer the brain cells protection against aging and disease, according to new research.
“Garlic is one of the most widely consumed dietary supplements,” said Zezong Gu, associate professor of pathology and anatomical sciences at the University of Missouri School of Medicine and lead author of the study.
“Most people think of it as a ’superfood,' because garlic’s sulfur-containing compounds are known as an excellent source of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory protection.”
“Scientists are still discovering different ways garlic benefits the human body,” he said. “Our research focused on a carbohydrate derivative of garlic known as FruArg and the role this nutrient plays in protective responses.”
