Garlic and Cardiovascular Health

Garlic Compounds May Boost Cardio Health Indirectly Via Gut Microbiota

According to new research the phyto nutrient in garlic called Allicin, may prevent unabsorbed choline or L-Carnitine to be metabolized into TMAO.  TMAO, trimethylamine N-oxide, is a compound that has been linked to increases in cardiovascular disease risks.  Although antibiotics also may stop TMAO production, side effects and resistance to antibiotics have made this alternative…

Garlic Controls High Blood Pressure

Garlic is an “Effective and Safe Approach” For Blood Pressure Support

A meta-analysis of 7 randomized controlled trials shows supplementation with garlic (Allium Sativum) may be beneficial in lowering blood pressure for individuals with hypertension. Pooling data from 7 randomized, placebo controlled studies that compared garlic supplements to a placebo it was found that garlic supplements reduced systolic blood pressure on average 6.71 mmHg and diastolic…

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Garlic Plus Lemon May Improve Cholesterol Level, Lower Blood Pressure

A new study finds combining garlic and lemon juice may help reduce total and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels in individuals with high blood lipids and may improve their blood pressure as well. Over 100 people with elevated blood lipid levels (hyperlipidemic) participated in this randomized controlled parallel-designed clinical study.  Participants were assigned to one of…