More than 10 studies performed using Kwai garlic powder have suggested that these supplements in doses ranging from 600 to 900 mg/day exert potent effects on blood pressure in hypertensive individuals. This was not the case though, in people with normal blood pressure.
In yet another clinical study, treatment with a garlic homogenate-based supplementary diet for 12 weeks resulted in a significant reduction in both systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure only in patients with hypertension.
The most consistent effects were observed by researchers who conducted studies using aged garlic extract (AGE). AGE has been shown to significantly reduce blood pressure in patients with uncontrolled hypertension, suggesting that it may work as a potent adjunct therapy for uncontrolled hypertension.
Experts have found that aged garlic extract can lower arterial stiffness, decrease inflammation, and improve gut microbiota for cardiovascular health.
The majority of studies have stated that these supplements are very safe. Only a few studies have reported that the use of garlic may cause adverse events, such as bad breath, body odor, and mild gastrointestinal disturbances. These side-effects are prominently observed in studies using raw garlic and are alleviated in interventions with AGE.
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