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By Lisa Fayed, About.com Guide to Cancer since 2005

Does Garlic Prevent Cancer?

Wednesday September 27, 2006
Garlic is famed for it's supposed health benefits. In fact, it has been used medicinally for over 5000 years for various ailments. From lowering blood pressure to it's anti-bacterial properties, garlic appears to be effective. The question still remains, however, whether garlic can prevent cancer. Learn more about garlic and it's possible anti-cancer properties...

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September 30, 2006 at 9:29 am
(1) Janet says:

Garlic is known to reduce cholesterol, it might be true that is effective for cancer. More research is warranted in this field.

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