Mood enhancement.
Garlic shows significant antidepressant-like activity via inhibiting MAO-A and MAO-B levels and through interaction with adrenergic, dopaminergic, serotonergic and GABAergic systems(Kumar et al., 2008).
This translates to increased activity of the above neurotransmitters and can result in a clean and sustainable mood boost!
Reduces anxiety.
MAO-I is an enzyme found in the brain that is responsible for the BREAKDOWN of various neurotransmitters.
In fact, this enzyme increases with age, leaving you with less neurotransmitters, and subsequently poorer brain function (Paul et al., 2009).
Garlic Extract is a potent& non-selective MAO-I, with comparable potency to Pharmaceutical grade anti-depressants. Commonly MAO-I are used to alleviate feelings of anxiety and stress (Dhingra et al., 2008).
Glowing personal experiences.
“High dose garlic gave me relief from depression but I thought it was because it was anti-inflammatory/microbial” - Reddit User.
“Upon consumption of crushing 4-5 cloves of raw garlic, I would feel amazing for the rest of the day; clear head, energy, good mood etc., it was amazing.” - Reddit User.
Eat garlic for a healthier, happier brain.
Garlic has impressive effects on various brain chemicals, which can lighten your mood. Unsurprisingly, many people also report garlic extracts to be psychoactive.