Garlic

Garlic has natural antioxidants and is anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral. The knobs and cloves of garlic contain high levels of sulfur, flavonoids, and selenium and allyl sulfides. And, when it is crushed, chopped, or bruised, garlic produces the compound allicin. Garlic contributes to prevent cancer as well as increase the genetic repair, reduce cell proliferation, and prevent the formation of carcinogenic substances in the body. Selenium and allyl sulfides might have the ability to be anti-mutagens and prevent cancer by blocking damage to cells’ DNA or stimulating the body to repair damaged DNA. A recent research in 2019 has supported the function of garlic in DNA repair and enhance the expression of tumor suppressor genes. It also reduce cancer cells spreading.