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One food that stands out, in particular, is garlic.

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Not only because it’s delicious, but also because it’s been usedmedicinallyfor thousands of years.

But why is this so important?

First, what is garlic made up of?

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The majority of carbohydrates found in garlic are fructose polymers known asfructans.