Love that garlic? Fresh may be healthier than bottled

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Compared to bottled garlic fresh garlic contains higher levels of an ingredient called allicin which can help prevent blood clots and bacterial infections. Credit: Courtesy of Bruce Fritz
Compared to bottled garlic, fresh garlic contains higher levels of an ingredient called allicin, which can help prevent blood clots and bacterial infections. Credit: Courtesy of Bruce Fritz

The next time you use garlic for its renowned antibacterial effects, consider fresh garlic instead of those bottles of chopped garlic. Researchers in Japan report that fresh garlic maintains higher levels of a key healthy ingredient than preserved versions and may be better for you. Their study is scheduled for the June 25 issue of ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.


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