Aged garlic extract refers to garlic extract that has been stored for a certain period. The main active ingredients of aged garlic extract include the following:
1. Sulfur-containing compounds: Aged garlic extract contains a variety of sulfur-containing compounds, such as allicin, diallyl disulfide compounds, etc. These sulfur-containing compounds have antibacterial, antiviral, antioxidant,
and other biological activities.
2. Polysaccharides: Aged garlic extract also contains a variety of polysaccharides, such as alliin. Polysaccharides have biological activities such as immunomodulation, anti-tumor, and hypolipidemia.
3. Enzymes: Aged garlic extract powder contains a variety of enzymes, such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), peroxidase (POD), etc. These enzymes have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and other biological activities.
What diseases can aged garlic extract be used to assist in the treatment of?
1. Infectious diseases: The sulfur-containing compounds in aged garlic extract have antibacterial and antiviral effects, so they are used to treat infectious diseases such as respiratory infections, digestive tract infections, and skin infections.
2. Cardiovascular diseases: The polysaccharides and sulfur-containing compounds in aged garlic extract have blood-lipid-lowering, antioxidant, and other effects, so they are used to prevent and treat
cardiovascular diseases, such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, coronary heart disease, etc.
It should be noted that it is best to seek the advice of a doctor or professional before using aged garlic extract.