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Garlic

Written by the VitaWhat editorial team · Medically reviewed by Steve Davis · Last reviewed 19 July 2026 · Editorial policy

A pungent bulb studied for heart health.

Key nutrients

  • Allicin
  • Manganese
  • Vitamin B6

Benefits

  • Antimicrobial
  • heart support

Storage

Cool, dark, dry place

Sources & references

  1. USDA FoodData Central
  2. British Nutrition Foundation

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