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Garlic and Cancer Prevention
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A host of studies provide compelling evidence that garlic and its organic allyl sulfur components are effective inhibitors of the cancer process.Several compounds are involved in garlic's possible anticancer effects. Garlic contains allyl sulfur and other compounds that slow or prevent the growth of tumor cells.Garlic is the edible bulb from a plant in the lily family. Garlic, onions, leeks, scallions, shallots and chives are classified as members of the Allium genus. Thus, they are commonly described as Allium vegetables.