Garlic lowers cholesterol and reduces blood pressure
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
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Current clinical trials and systematic reviews support the claim that garlic supplementation can help lower cholesterol and reduce blood pressure.
Evidence for · 3
The effect of garlic (Allium sativum) supplementation on the lipid parameters and blood pressure levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A randomized controlled trial
2021 · cited by 13
This randomized controlled trial found that garlic supplementation significantly reduced serum total cholesterol and LDL-C levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
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Effects of Aged Garlic Extract on blood pressure in hypertensive patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
2024 · cited by 9
This systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrated that aged garlic extract supplements can significantly improve both systolic and diastolic blood pressure in hypertensive patients.
The Effect of Aged Garlic Supplementation on Blood Pressure and Lipid Profile: A Dose–Response Grade‐Assessed Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
2025 · cited by 3
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials concluded that aged garlic consumption significantly reduces systolic blood pressure and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol.