Antioxidants, like allicin, help protect the body from damage by removing free radicals that are produced as part of our body's natural metabolism. The researchers discovered that once allicin starts to decompose, it produces an acid that reacts quickly with radicals. The acid is believed to be the reason behind the medicinal benefits of garlic.
Learn more about this study, see:
- Chemists Shed Light On Health Benefits Of Garlic (Science Daily)