What is Allicin? Allicin is the major biologically active component of garlic. First reported by Cavallito and Bailey in 1944, allicin is the key ingredient responsible for the broad-spectrum of anti-bacterial activity in garlic. Research also showed that allicin is responsible for lipid-lowering, anti-blood coagulation, anti-hypertension, anti-cancer, antioxidant and anti-microbial effects. Medicinal Activity in Garlic is best measured by itâs Allicin contentNonetheless, allicin is not found in fresh garlic. The chemistry of garlic is extremely complex. Fresh garlic contains an enzyme called âallinaseâ and âalliinâ, which are contained in different parts of the garlic plant.
How Caffeine Prevents Sleep. Caffeine primarily prevents sleep by blocking adenosine receptors in the brain. Basically, adenosine is the neurotransmitter that signals the brain that the body is tired and in need of rest. Caffeine fits nicely into these receptors and prevents adenosine from doing its job.
The stimulant effects of caffeine are probably, in part, why you drink coffee. Along with the desired effects come the undesirable side effects: insomnia, nervousness and restlessness, stomach irritation, nausea and vomiting, increased heart rate and respiration, plus a host of others, some more serious than others.