5. Antibacterial properties
The allicin found in garlic makes gives the food incredible antibacterial properties. As a matter of fact, many proponents of homeopathic remedies hail garlic as nature’s antibiotic.
Several studies have found that allicin has the ability to fight off bacteria, including some that are resistant to synthetic drugs, such as MRSA. If you want to increase improve your immune system and better equip it to fight off bacterial infections, you might want to start eating more garlic.