The Effects of Garlic Supplementation on Glucose and Lipid Levels
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that garlic supplementation improves fasting blood glucose, hemoglobin A1C, and lipid levels. (more…)
The Effect of Black Garlic Consumption on Lipid Parameters and Endothelial Function in Healthy and Hypercholesteremic Participants
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that the consumption of black garlic has mixed effects on the lipid profile and markers of endothelial dysfunction. (more…)
Garlic’s Effects on Intestinal Transit Time and Cardiometabolic Indices in Patients with the Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results show that garlic supplementation may improve intestinal transit time and cardiometabolic indices in patients with metabolic syndrome. (more…)
Garlic Effective as a Complementary Treatment for Diabetic Macular Edema
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 4-week garlic supplementation significantly improved best-corrected visual acuity and reduced central macular thickness compared to placebo. (more…)
Daily Consumption of a Garlic and Onion Extract May Have a Protective Effect Against Respiratory Infections in Elderly Residents of Care Facilities
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results show that daily consumption of a garlic and onion extract concentrate may lower the incidence of respiratory infectious diseases in a population of elderly residents of a care facility, but other factors may have played a role in producing the apparent benefit. (more…)
Fermented Garlic Extract Improves Blood Pressure and Blood Flow in Adult Subject
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the randomized controlled trial show that administration of one tablet of encapsulated FGE consisting of 180 mg of dried FGE containing 7 mg of inorganic NO2– significantly reduced systolic and diastolic blood pressure (p=0.001) compared to baseline values. (more…)
Aged Black Garlic Intake Lowers Diastolic Blood Pressure in Subjects with Hypercholesterolemia
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 6-week consumption of aged black garlic significantly reduced diastolic blood pressure compared to placebo (p=0.007), stratification by sex showed that more significant changes were noted in men and individuals with a DBP > 75 mm Hg (p<0.05). (more…)
Aged Garlic Extract Significantly Improves Progression of Periodontal Disease
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Eighteen months of supplementation with aged garlic extract significantly improved the probing pocket depth of affected teeth in the treatment group with periodontitis. (more…)
Garlic Improves Arterial Elasticity and Markers of Cardiovascular Disease in Hypertensive Patients
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study supports previous evidence for the benefits of aged garlic extract for long‑term preventative measure against cardiovascular disease. (more…)
Effect of Garlic on Inflammation in Dialysis Patients
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Garlic supplementation significantly improved markers of inflammation in end-stage renal disease patients. (more…)
Garlic Consumption Associated with Lower All-Cause Mortality Risk
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Garlic consumption revealed an inverse association between garlic consumption and all-cause mortality in a group of 27,437 community-dwelling older Chinese adults.
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Aged Garlic Extract Supplementation, B Vitamins, Folic Acid, and L-arginine Reduce Cardiovascular Disease
Written by James C. Morton Jr., Staff Writer. In a randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical research study, aged garlic extract, Vitamin B12, B6, Folic Acid, and L-arginine supplements significantly decreased atherosclerosis progression (7%) and cardiovascular disease factors (9 to 15.5%) compared to placebo group. (more…)
Study Finds 4 Ways Garlic Benefits Diabetics
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers saw a 22.8% decrease after 12 weeks of garlic and metformin supplementation in diabetics. (more…)
Raw Garlic and Lung Cancer – Is There a Connection?
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a study of 4543 persons, those with the highest intake of raw garlic had a 44% reduced risk of lung cancer. (more…)
Garlic and Dried Fruits May Help Maintain a Healthy Pregnancy
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 18,888 Nowegian mothers, this study determined that women who consumed dried fruit had a 21% reduced risk of spontaneous preterm birth. (more…)
Apoptosis of Breast Cancer Cell Lines in Presence of Aqueous Garlic Extracts
Conference paper presented at the American Oil Chemists Society (AOCS) Annual Meeting & Expo, May 2004. Theme: Cost-Effective Methods to Address the Leading Causes of Death & Chronic Diseases. Components of garlic consumed in reasonable amounts could prevent/suppress breast cancer significantly. (more…)
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