Fresh Garlic

I wanted to pass along this information.  I feel that it is important if you are taking fresh garlic or cooking with it for its health benefits.   I take fresh garlic almost every day for a supplement as part of my daily health regimen.   I was recently reading an article about taking garlic and using it in cooking.  Garlic derives its health supportive properties from and organosulfur compound known as allicin.  When the garlic is crushed or chopped it causes the garlic to be converted into allicin.  After you chop or mince the garlic let it sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the allicin to form.  The allicin is destroyed if it is eaten or cooked in any way before it is allowed to sit and form.