The University of East London has revealed that a compound called allicin found in garlic is highly effective at killing the MRSA bug. Patients who had MRSA-infected wounds were asked to take up to 1350mg of stabilised allicin capsules daily along with a topical allicin spray or cream. Results showed there was a 100% recovery rate from the infection which occurred between 4 and 12 weeks after starting treatment.
Allicin is a sulphur-based compound that penetrates the bacteria cell wall and interferes with its metabolic processes says Urbod Nutritionist, Amanda Atkins. Unlike antibiotics, allicin only attacks harmful bacteria leaving beneficial flora intact.
Allicin is a sulphur-based compound that penetrates the bacteria cell wall and interferes with its metabolic processes says Urbod Nutritionist, Amanda Atkins. Unlike antibiotics, allicin only attacks harmful bacteria leaving beneficial flora intact.
