Garlic Allium sativum
What is Garlic?
Garlic (Allium sativum) is a botanical traditionally used for antimicrobial and immune support. It is associated with 🛡️ immune support health.
What it's being explored for today
Allicin and sulfur compounds studied for broad antimicrobial activity and immune cell stimulation
How to use Garlic
Crush or chop 1–2 fresh garlic cloves and let sit 10 minutes (activates allicin). Eat raw with food, add to honey, or swallow with water. Cooked garlic has reduced but still beneficial compounds. Aged garlic extract capsules (600–1,200 mg daily) are also effective.
Safety & precautions
May thin blood — stop 1 week before surgery. May cause heartburn, breath/body odor. May interact with blood thinners and HIV medications.
How Garlic fits the Plateau-proof Diet
The Plateau-proof Diet treats botanicals as accelerators, not replacements. The 15-day CP/FP rotation does the heavy lifting on metabolic adaptation; botanicals like Garlic complement that by supporting your 🛡️ immune support systems while you do the work.
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