# Support Your Immune System: Garlic

**By Paula Gallagher** · 2010-09-13

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Garlic has long been the go-to herb of cooks and health advisers for its health benefits. Garlic contains organosulfur compounds that research has shown stimulate white blood cells (fight disease and infection) and have anti-tumor properties.

Can't deal with the smell or the digestive consequences of raw garlic? You are not alone! Fortunately, garlic extract supplements provide odor-controlled alternatives. You should also look for a high allicin content. Allicin, is a powerful compound in garlic that is released when it is crushed. As well as having antibiotic properties, allicin is an excellent anti-fungal; garlic preparations have been used in folk medicine to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot. Dosage varies according to individual needs, but [500mg of garlic](http://www.myvillagegreen.com/p-24220-garlic-one-a-day.aspx) is great for supporting your immune system.

**Tags:** allicin, Category_Health Concerns, Category_Nutritional Supplements, garlic, immune system, pathway

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> Source: [Village Green Apothecary](https://myvillagegreen.com/blogs/post/support-your-immune-system-garlic)