These Nutritious Foods Are Great For Building Lean Muscle

Garlic Gets Rid Of Stress Hormones

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A study from The Journal of Nutrition found that garlic can increase testosterone and lower cortisol in a high-protein diet. This is because of a compound called allicin.

Allicin lowers stress hormones in the body, which improves muscle cells and allows the muscles to grow stronger. Also, garlic can reduce blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood clotting.