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Garlic and honey have many health benefits whether they are consumed together or separately. However, combined, the two foods potentiate each other, and the effect is much more obvious. There are even dietary supplements made from these two ingredients. Health Benefits of Garlic with Honey Medical research has investigated the health benefits of garlic and honey alone and in combination. Some of the research is based on claims made in home remedies that have been used for hundreds of years. In traditional Ethiopian medicine, a type of local honey is used to treat breathing problems, skin infections and even diarrhea, according to Health Line. Garlic is traditionally used to treat colds and coughs. It also appears to boost the immune system and help relieve asthma symptoms. Traditional Arabic medicine recommends garlic to help treat heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis, toothache, constipation and infections. Antibacterial effect A laboratory study found that garlic and a type of honey called tazma honey have an antibiotic effect after noticing that they were able to stop the growth of certain types of bacteria. The study tested each food separately and as a mixture. The researchers found that both garlic and honey were able to kill the bacteria when tested alone. A combination of garlic and honey worked even better. The combination of garlic and honey slowed or even stopped the growth of bacteria that cause diseases and infections, including pneumonia and a type of food poisoning. These included Streptococcus pneumonia, Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella. Another laboratory study showed that a combination of garlic juice and honey was even able to stop types of bacterial infections that cannot be treated with antibiotic drugs. More research is needed to find out whether honey and garlic have the same effect against bacterial infections in the human body. Antiviral effect Some types of honey also have strong antiviral effect. This can help treat or prevent colds, flu and other illnesses caused by viruses. A laboratory study found that Manuka honey was able to stop the growth of the flu virus. The researchers concluded that honey, especially Manuka honey, worked almost as well as antiviral drugs against this virus.Heart Health Several clinical and laboratory studies have looked at the many benefits of garlic for heart health. The Mayo Clinic notes that the antioxidants in honey may also help protect against heart disease. According to some experts, garlic helps lower the risk of heart disease and stroke by: - lowering high blood pressure - lowering high cholesterol - preventing too much clotting (thinning the blood) - preventing hardening or stiffening of blood vessels Another review found that sulfur molecules in garlic may also help protect the heart muscle against damage and make blood vessels more elastic. This helps prevent heart disease, blood clots and strokes. Lowering Cholesterol A type of cholesterol called LDL is the main cause of hardening of the blood vessels. This can lead to heart disease and strokes. Research in rats showed that garlic helped lower levels of harmful LDL cholesterol. The rats were fed garlic powder or raw garlic extract. More research is needed to determine whether humans would experience the same cholesterol-lowering benefits. Memory and brain health Both garlic and honey are rich in antioxidant compounds. These healthy chemicals help balance the immune system and prevent disease. They may also protect the brain from common diseases like dementia and Alzheimer's. More research is needed on how garlic can prevent or slow these age-related diseases. Studies note that aged garlic extracts contain a large amount of an antioxidant called kyolic acid. This powerful antioxidant may help protect the brain from damage caused by aging and disease. This can help improve memory, focus and attention in some people. Wholesale product available on the B2B marketplace, Supreva Market For Business, at wholesale prices directly from the manufacturer.