Written by Harold Oster, MD. Garlic, commonly consumed worldwide, has several bioactive compounds, giving it significant health benefits as a spice and a supplement. Garlic is a member of the Amaryllidaceae family and is well known for its taste and odor. It has been...
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. The prevalence of diabetes is increasing globally, in large part due to the increasing prevalence of obesity. Diabetes is...
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. Coronary artery disease (CAD) causes more than one-third of all deaths in those older than 35 years1....
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. Metabolic syndrome, which is increasing in prevalence worldwide, is a cluster of risk factors...
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. Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the most common complication of diabetes mellitus and is...
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...
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...
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 >...
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. Chronic gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) is the...
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. In 2008, it was estimated that almost 50% of adults aged 25 years and older...
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