What are the effects of allicin?

Allicin has numerous beneficial effects: it exhibits antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, enhances the body’s immune function, and—when taken appropriately—can exert a calming effect in individuals experiencing high levels of daily mental stress or frequent insomnia. Additionally, allicin demonstrates anticancer and cancer-preventive activities and may serve as an adjunctive therapy for certain diseases, such as whooping cough.