Garlic’s Cancer Benefits Challenged
- More research is needed before garlic can be touted as a way to lower the risk of some types of cancer, according to a new review of studies on the issue.
The review shows that despite some health claims to the contrary, there is not enough credible evidence to link garlic to a lower risk of stomach (gastric), breast, lung, or endometrial cancers. But there is some evidence to suggest that the plant may reduce the risk of some other cancers, including cancer of the colon, prostate, ovary, esophagus, larynx, mouth, and kidney.