Australian Garlic Variety Can Stop Spread of COVID-19, Other Flu-Related Infections, Doherty Study Says

Researchers from the Doherty Institute found that a variant of garlic has the ability to help stop the potential spread of COVID-19 and other flu-related infections.

Recently, the COVID-19 pandemic was a global problem due to its impact on health.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the virus is infectious with SARS-CoV-2, and COVID-19 became more challenging for older adults and people with medical conditions, requiring immediate medical treatment.

Countries worked together for vaccines to address the spread of the virus.

According to Australian Financial Review and news.com.au, Dr. Julie McAuley from the Doherty Institute explained that the study wanted to know if the strains could kill the COVID-19 virus.

The research was based on the 18-month in-vitro testing of garlic's effectivity on Influenza type A virus and SARS-CoV-2.

Australian Garlic Variety against COVID-19

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According to Doherty Institute research, a new study discovered that an Australian garlic variety could help stop the potential spread of COVID-19 and other flu-related infections.

In the latest news reports from ABC News, a new study uncovered that an Australian garlic variety is helpful in reducing the possible infections of COVID-19 and influenza A based on the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity and Australian Garlic Producers.

The research is also a joint venture of the Royal Melbourne Hospital and the University of Melbourne.

The report explained that the researchers looked into the 20 garlic varieties and found a yet unnamed garlic variety that could address the infection of SARS-CoV-2 and other flu-related viruses in the body's digestive system.

According to news.com.au, the article said the blind test of garlic variety. It discovered that the garlic properties could potentially reduce by 3-log-fold (99.9%).

The researchers tested the garlic variety in Northern Territory and Mildura, showing the two varieties of garlic from different soil or environment.

Meanwhile, news.com.au reported that the industry that commissioned decided not to publish the study's findings.

According to ABC News, Dr. Auley explained that the body's digestive tract could become infected by COVID-19 and the flu.

As a result, the researcher looked into the water waste.

After the study, the report noted that Australian Garlic Producers would develop dietary supplements based on the recent discovery.

While the research showed effectivity of garlic, experts raised questions about the study.

According to Daily Mail and news.com.au, Victoria's chief health officer Brett Sutton shared a fact-check tweet about the garlic myth in 2020.

Meanwhile, infectious disease expert Peter Collignon from Australian National University explained that the study would require more research.

Collignon explained chances of finding a plant could be low.

More benefits from garlic

According to Medical News Today, garlic is known as Allium sativum with its antibiotic properties with a range of benefits.

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Furthermore, Everyday Health noted that garlic could also help with blood pressure, blood clotting and healthy flow.

The report further stated that garlic would help with inflammation, including people with rheumatoid arthritis.

Ultimately, the report noted that garlic can help the immune system and people with cholesterol.

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