Benefits of Garlic: lower Cholesterol

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Numerous trials have looked at the role of garlic supplements in heart disease. Many of these randomized studies showed positive benefits of garlic in heart disease by lowering total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol (the Bad cholesterol) and triglycerides. A few small randomized trials also suggested the benefits of garlic in the prevention of platelet aggregation and thrombosis (the formation of plaques in the blood).  Another study also showed that aged garlic extracts supplements lowered blood pressure.

How much Garlic to lower cholesterol?

The American Dietetic Association suggested that in order to obtain the potential health benefits of garlic, one must take 600 - 900mg (about 1 fresh clove) per day.

Other Benefits of Garlic Supplements

Some studies looked at the potential benefits of garlic in cancer prevention. Some suggested that garlic inhibited the development and progression of breast, colon, stomach, esophagus, prostate and skin cancers in test tubes and in animals.

Other studies also showed that garlic exhibits antibiotic and antifungal effects.