大蒜与健康。

Garlic and health.

作者信息

Kik C, Kahane R, Gebhardt R

机构信息

Plant Research International, Wageningen University & Research Center, P.O. Box 16, 6700 AA Wageningen, The Netherlands.

出版信息

Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2001 Aug;11(4 Suppl):57-65.

PMID:11894756

Abstract

Garlic is a worldwide cultivated crop species which is well-known for its health beneficial effects. In this paper an overview is given on a number of important plant and health aspects of garlic. Furthermore an outline is presented of a European initiative which is aimed at the development of high quality garlic and the identification of biomarkers in atherosclerosis and cancer in humans for disease prevention.

摘要

大蒜是一种在全球范围内广泛种植的作物品种，因其对健康有益而闻名。本文概述了大蒜在植物学和健康方面的一些重要内容。此外，还介绍了一项欧洲倡议的概况，该倡议旨在培育高品质大蒜，并确定人类动脉粥样硬化和癌症中用于疾病预防的生物标志物。