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Is garlic good for you when you are sick?
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Yes: Garlic acts as a natural antibiotic and what causes it to bring about these great benefits is as follows. When a garlic bulb is crushed, it produces allicin. Allicin is a natural antibiotic and anti-fungal. This is the substance that fights against sickness, infections, and fungus.
Answered 12/2/2012
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