Garlic treatment. Vampires?

[FishFingers]

Ok so I was going thru the sick fishy section and I noticed people recomending food soaked in garlic as a boost to their metabolism.

Anyone out there really know if there is any basis in this or is it just a myth like vampires.

Cheers in advance

 

[Zagz]

From what I understand garlic soaked foods are a tried and true method when done correctly.

 

[FishFingers]

lol I might even have to get a good stake and hammer now, well they have everything else.

Thanks zags

 

[coolchinchilla]

I've always heard that it boosts immunity.

 

[Jchillin]

There is truth to this "legend"

http://www.garlic-central.com/antibiotic.html

http://www.glenbrookfarm.com/herbs/garlic.htm

http://www.scienceinafrica.co.za/3garlic.htm

 

[Japola44]

Some of the people at my barn give their horses garlic powder to keep flies away....apparently flies don't like gralic either

 

[tropicfishman]

hmmmmmmmmmmmm intresting about the garlic, might have to try this

 

[Wizzard~Of~Ozz]

There are many truthes to garlic. a lot of long distance runners will eat it (and I mean chew on some cloves). it thins the blood and allows it to flow easier. (I had a french teacher that ate 3 cloves in the morning.. then came to class sure did keep the students away)

 

[brant]

I mix minced garlic with my dogs food they love it and I don't have to use chemicals for flee prevention also use ceder extract on them to no flees no ticks.

 

[rich311k]

It works really well for making scampi as well.

 

[austinsdad]

If for human consumption, be careful not to thin the blood too much. Can prevent clotting in an emergency or operation.

 

[Jchillin]

If for human consumption, be careful not to thin the blood too much. Can prevent clotting in an emergency or operation.

Good point Ray. Just as we can overdose it with detrimental effects, there is also a chance of obtaining a dependency. Always use caution and limits with anything that is designed to alter your metabolism.

 

[Cloud]

It works really well for making scampi as well.

This is how I prefer it 8)

 

[Lonewolfblue]

I don't think garlic does anything to boost metabolism, but it does boost the immune system to help fight off diseases, etc. It's not a perfect cure-all, but does give the fish a better survival rate if infected.

 

[Wizzard~Of~Ozz]

It works really well for making scampi as well.

This is how I prefer it 8)

So you are saying you put it in the water to marinate?

 

[rollin_22]

i have used this method, and i have no complaints... semms to make the fish overall healthier

 

[Wizzard~Of~Ozz]

Hey, I was just thinking of it, wonder how my Vampire Shrimp would react to garlic :O Good thing I don't get the water blessed....

 

[rollin_22]

lol wow....