Garlic is a rich source of sulfurous compounds, for example, diallyl
sulfide, allicin (diallyl thiosulphate), -glutamyl-S-allyl-L-cysteines,
and S-allyl-L-cysteine sulfoxides (alliin) and altogether they are called
allium compounds. They are found efficacious in reduction of certain
types of cancer as well as in management of cholesterol and eventually
blood pressure[13,14]. The garlic organosulfur components are mainly
responsible for its health promoting properties. Major research
interventions have focused on its potency in prevention of ailments
related to lifestyle related disorders for instance in case of sedentary
lifestyle like hypercholesterolemia, dyslipidemia, and high blood
pressure.