Khaberni - Garlic powder is usually sprinkled on pizza or used to season roasted chicken, and it is rich in flavor, but this spice also has some health benefits that may surprise those who have been using it for a long time.
This powder, made from dried and ground garlic cloves, is a rich source of essential minerals, such as iron, potassium, phosphorus, and calcium. All positively affect bone health and work together to maintain body strength, according to The Independent newspaper.
Nutrition specialist Kate Patton, certified for the Cleveland Clinic website, stated: "Phosphorus and calcium work together to support essential body functions, such as building strong bones, maintaining muscle functions, and maintaining nerve health."
Garlic powder also contains selenium, an essential mineral that supports thyroid and reproductive health, and may help people with chronic asthma.
It also provides protection against oxidative stress when the body does not have enough antioxidants. Antioxidants are substances found in foods that can prevent damage to our cells and DNA.
Certified nutrition specialist Kayla Cobb for the site stated: "Selenium is known to reduce the risk of cancer because it helps repair DNA damage that occurs in our bodies."
Vitamins and other substances
Garlic contains a chemical compound known as allicin, a yellow liquid, which researchers say is an antioxidant.
Nutrition specialist Laura Jeffers for the site stated: "Garlic gets its pungent smell from an organic sulfur compound called allicin. This compound makes garlic a healthy addition to your diet."
Some research has indicated that it can help lower blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels.
Garlic powder also contains vitamins, as is the case with fresh garlic, including vitamin B6 and vitamin C.
Vitamin B6 is important for brain development and maintaining the balance of the nervous system, while both vitamin B6 and vitamin C help maintain the health of the immune system. However, garlic powder contains only a small fraction of the vitamins found in regular garlic.
