Garlic is high in manganese, vitamin B6, and C yet low in calories. Other nutrients are also present in trace amounts.
Influenza and the common cold may be prevented and/or treated with garlic and/or garlic supplements.
For people with documented high blood pressure, garlic supplements seem to lower their blood pressure.
Antioxidants found in garlic can help prevent cognitive loss brought on by cell ageing and damage.
Supplemental garlic appears to lower total and LDL (bad) cholesterol, especially in people with mildly elevated cholesterol.
Garlic has been shown to have positive benefits on numerous chronic disease-causing factors, so it stands to reason that it might also prolong your life.