What is Americas Phytonutrient Gap for Allicin?
According to America’s Phytonutrient Report the gap is 85%! The graph below shows the percent of Americans, by age group, who have a gap in their allicin consumption. Science Buff Section: Interesting Tips/Facts – • Allicin, a compound in the family of allyl sulfides, has been shown to support the body’s natural detox systems. This may explain how garlic benefits prostate health, stomach health, esophageal health and breast health. • One of the major breakthroughs in the research of garlic was the discovery of allicin in 1944 by Italian Chemist, C.J. Cavallito. Research References – • Cutler, RR; P Wilson (2004). British Journal of Biomedical Science 61 (2): 71-4. • Fujisawa H, Watanabe K, Suma K, Origuchi K, Matsufuji H, Seki T, Ariga T.Biosci Antibacterial potential of garlic-derived allicin and its cancellation by sulfhydryl compounds. Biotechnol Biochem. 2009 Sep;73(9):1948-55.
