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We all know that garlic is good for the heart and now new research has found that taking a daily garlic supplement may reduce the risk of skin cancer.

According to researchers at the Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute in India, taking garlic can help delay the formation and reduce the size of tumours in the skin. In particular the research showed that garlic contains natural compounds, formed when allicin molecules (the active ingredient in garlic) interact with each other, that can help block lipid peroxidation – a process known to be associated with cancer.

When buying garlic always look for a garlic supplement with a high allicin content to ensure maximum health benefits and a standardised extract to ensure consistent dosage.