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Garlic

17 benefits mapped to clinical evidence across supplements.

Dose per serving from products

849 products in our catalogue print how much Garlic a serving holds.

Most common: 100 mg to 250 mg, 25% of 849 products.

Dose per servingProducts
5 mg or less
33
5 mg to 10 mg
13
10 mg to 25 mg
42
25 mg to 50 mg
135
50 mg to 100 mg
195
100 mg to 250 mg
209
250 mg to 500 mg
145
500 mg to 1 g
58
over 1 g
19

Dose per serving from research

88 study groups in 73 studies say how much Garlic participants took a day.

These are the doses the studies gave. They are not a recommendation.

Most common: 500 mg to 1 g, 44% of 88 study groups.

Daily doseStudy groups
100 mg or less
5
100 mg to 250 mg
5
250 mg to 500 mg
13
500 mg to 1 g
39
1 g to 2.5 g
20
2.5 g to 5 g
4
over 5 g
2

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Commonly used together

18 of 93 study groups took Garlic with something else. Shown: what 3 or more different studies gave.

What was given together, not what works together.

Taken withStudy groups
Fish Oil
3

Benefit Evidence

Blood pressure, lipids

Platelets, plaques

3,719 people

LDL/TC ↓

HDL ↑

2,195 people

Platelet↓ clotting

Blood flow↑ BP↓

1,485 people

SBP ↓ 5-12

DBP ↓ 4-13

1,115 people
Inflammation
Moderate

CRP/TNF-α ↓

IL-6/hs-CRP ↓

-29%, -47%

867 people

Antibacterial -5.23×10^5

Anti-inflammatory improved

Antifungal cure +100%

836 people

Immune cells + pathogens

Cold infections ↓41-58%

1,552 people
Antioxidant
Moderate

Oxidative stress/LDL oxidation

+34% / -32%

Antioxidant status / TAC

910 people

Less ARD/colds

+50% oxygen

1,182 people

Fewer colds −41%

Faster recovery −61%

1,234 people

↓BMI/weight

↓waist circumference

487 people
Skin health
Moderate

Fungal cure +2%

Microcirculation +22%

395 people
Blood sugar
Moderate

↓ Blood sugar

↓ Blood sugar -3.1%

↓ Blood sugar

390 people

GGT/ALT ↓

Lead −79 μg/L

Folate +10.2%

690 people

Gastric symptoms, H. pylori

Transit time, -21.5 LAP

156 people

Symptom, mucosa +29%

H. pylori, metaplasia

66 people

BP −17/−12

Cerebral flow ↑

58 people

Research sources

Heart health (47)
  1. Aged garlic extract improves adiponectin levels in subjects with metabolic syndrome: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized, crossover study

    PubMed ID: 23533302

    AGE raised adiponectin in metabolic syndrome patients, a cardiometabolic protective change.

  2. Effects of an Optimized Aged Garlic Extract on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Moderate Hypercholesterolemic Subjects: A Randomized, Crossover, Double-Blind, Sustainedand Controlled Study

    PubMed ID: 35276764

    Optimized aged black garlic reduced diastolic BP in moderate hypercholesterolemia — beneficial cardiovascular effect.

  3. Antihypertensive Effects of an Optimized Aged Garlic Extract in Subjects with Grade I Hypertension and Antihypertensive Drug Therapy: A Randomized, Triple-Blind Controlled Trial

    PubMed ID: 37686723

    Low-dose aged black garlic modestly lowered home BP in medicated Grade I hypertensives — small supportive cardiac signal.

  4. Comparison of the efficacy and tolerance of a garlic preparation vs. bezafibrate

    PubMed ID: 1288512

    Randomized trial in hyperlipoproteinemia found garlic reduced lipids comparably to bezafibrate, supporting cardiovascular risk factor improvement.

  5. Relation of oxidative biomarkers, vascular dysfunction, and progression of coronary artery calcium

    PubMed ID: 20152239

    Sub-analysis linking improved oxidative/vascular biomarkers from AGE trials to less coronary calcification — mechanistic support for heart benefit.

  6. Aged Garlic Extract Reduces Low Attenuation Plaque in Coronary Arteries of Patients with Metabolic Syndrome in a Prospective Randomized Double-Blind Study

    PubMed ID: 26764322

    AGE reduced vulnerable (low-attenuation) coronary plaque in metabolic-syndrome patients in an RCT — strong plaque-stability signal.

  7. The effect of aged garlic extract on the atherosclerotic process - a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 32349742

    One-year AGE RCT lowered CAC progression and systolic BP and improved an inflammatory marker — clinically relevant heart outcomes.

  8. Beneficial effects of aged garlic extract and coenzyme Q10 on vascular elasticity and endothelial function: the FAITH randomized clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 22858191

    Aged garlic + CoQ10 RCT improved vascular elasticity and endothelial function, important cardioprotective markers.

  9. Efficacy of garlic (Allium sativum) on metabolic syndrome components in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 40770379

    In metabolic-syndrome/PCOS patients garlic reduced weight, LDL and SBP—favorable heart-risk factors.

  10. Effect of Encapsulated Purple Garlic Oil on Microvascular Function and the Components of Metabolic Syndrome: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study-The ENDOTALLIUM Study

    PubMed ID: 38892688

    Purple garlic oil decreased CRP and metabolic-syndrome components and improved microvascular function.

  11. Effect of garlic powder tablet on carotid intima-media thickness in patients with coronary artery disease: a preliminary randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 25573347

    RCT in CAD patients showed prevention of CIMT progression—direct anti‑atherosclerotic benefit.

  12. Effect of garlic and fish-oil supplementation on serum lipid and lipoprotein concentrations in hypercholesterolemic men

    PubMed ID: 9022529

    Randomized trial in hypercholesterolemic men produced meaningful LDL/total‑cholesterol reductions.

  13. Hypertension and hyperlipidaemia: garlic helps in mild cases

    PubMed ID: 2083170

    Double‑blind RCT in mild hypertensives reduced diastolic BP and improved lipids—cardiovascular benefit.

  14. Treatment of hyperlipidaemia with garlic-powder tablets. Evidence from the German Association of General Practitioners' multicentric placebo-controlled double-blind study

    PubMed ID: 2291748

    Large multicenter RCT with ~12% total‑cholesterol and ~17% triglyceride reductions over 4 months.

  15. Therapy with garlic: results of a placebo-controlled, double-blind study

    PubMed ID: 2083173

    4‑month DBPC trial lowered cholesterol, triglycerides and BP—supports CV health.

  16. Can garlic reduce levels of serum lipids? A controlled clinical study

    PubMed ID: 8506890

    12‑week randomized trial lowered total cholesterol and LDL—supports heart health.

  17. Effect of garlic on platelet aggregation in patients with increased risk of juvenile ischaemic attack

    PubMed ID: 8299665

    Marked inhibition of platelet aggregation in at‑risk subjects—anti‑thrombotic CV mechanism.

  18. A double-blind crossover study in moderately hypercholesterolemic men that compared the effect of aged garlic extract and placebo administration on blood lipids

    PubMed ID: 8942410

    Aged garlic extract reduced total cholesterol, LDL and systolic BP in crossover trial.

  19. The antiatherosclerotic effect of Allium sativum

    PubMed ID: 10381297

    4‑year RCT showed slowed/reversed carotid/femoral plaque progression—strong anti‑atherosclerotic evidence.

  20. [Hypotensive effect of long-acting garlic tablets allicor (a double-blind placebo-controlled trial)]

    PubMed ID: 11980131

    RCT showed systolic/diastolic BP lowering in mild–moderate hypertension, a direct cardiovascular benefit.

  21. Effects of garlic on dyslipidemia in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

    PubMed ID: 16320801

    Modest improvements in total/LDL/HDL in type 2 diabetics, which are cardioprotective risk-factor changes.

  22. [Reduction of cardiovascular risk in primary prophylaxy of coronary heart disease]

    PubMed ID: 15941145

    Prolonged Allicor reduced modeled 10-year CHD risk and improved lipids in a randomized trial.

  23. [Allicor efficacy in lowering the risk of ischemic heart disease in primary prophylaxis]

    PubMed ID: 16514811

    Year-long Allicor trial lowered modeled ischemic heart disease risk and total/LDL cholesterol.

  24. Effects of anethum graveolens and garlic on lipid profile in hyperlipidemic patients

    PubMed ID: 17328819

    Enteric-coated garlic produced clinically meaningful cholesterol improvements over 6 weeks, supporting cardiovascular risk reduction.

  25. [Use of allicor to lower the risk of myocardial infarction]

    PubMed ID: 17523399

    Allicor lowered LDL and reduced calculated 10-year MI/sudden-death risk in CAD patients over 12 months.

  26. Lipid-lowering effects of time-released garlic powder tablets in double-blinded placebo-controlled randomized study

    PubMed ID: 19060427

    Human RCT showed reductions in total/LDL and increase in HDL—cardiovascular risk factors improved.

  27. Time-released garlic powder tablets lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure in men with mild and moderate arterial hypertension

    PubMed ID: 19390538

    RCT in hypertensive men showed clinically meaningful BP reductions, supporting cardiovascular benefit.

  28. Aged garlic extract lowers blood pressure in patients with treated but uncontrolled hypertension: a randomised controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 20594781

    Aged garlic extract produced clinically meaningful systolic BP reductions in uncontrolled hypertensives.

  29. The effects of time-released garlic powder tablets on multifunctional cardiovascular risk in patients with coronary artery disease

    PubMed ID: 20958974

    Time‑released garlic lowered LDL/total cholesterol and reduced 10‑year CV prognostic risk in coronary patients.

  30. Reduction of serum lipids by the intake of the extract of garlic fermented with Monascus pilosus: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 22041543

    Fermented garlic modestly lowered total and LDL cholesterol in humans—cardiometabolic benefit.

  31. Aged garlic extract reduces blood pressure in hypertensives: a dose-response trial

    PubMed ID: 23169470

    Dose–response RCT found ~11.8 mmHg systolic BP reduction—relevant to cardiovascular health.

  32. Differential responses of endothelial integrity upon the intake of microencapsulated garlic, tomato extract or a mixture: a single-intake, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial

    PubMed ID: 30280751

    Single-dose biomarker changes in smokers (coagulation and vascular inflammation markers) suggest acute vascular effects.

  33. Garlic extract favorably modifies markers of endothelial function in obese patients -randomized double blind placebo-controlled nutritional intervention

    PubMed ID: 29604599

    3-month RCT in obese adults lowered arterial stiffness, hsCRP and LDL—direct cardiometabolic/vascular benefit.

  34. Aged garlic extract preserves cutaneous microcirculation in patients with increased risk for cardiovascular diseases: A double-blinded placebo-controlled study

    PubMed ID: 31518044

    1-year AGE trial increased skin microvascular perfusion in people at elevated CVD risk—supports vascular function.

  35. Effects of garlic powder supplementation on insulin resistance, oxidative stress, and body composition in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A randomized controlled clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 32507439

    12-week trial in NAFLD improved insulin sensitivity and body composition—indirect benefit for cardiovascular risk.

  36. Effects of garlic powder supplementation on metabolic syndrome components, insulin resistance, fatty liver index, and appetite in subjects with metabolic syndrome: A randomized clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 33974725

    3-month RCT in metabolic syndrome improved multiple cardiometabolic risk factors (BP, lipids, waist) relevant to heart health.

  37. Successful improved peripheral tissue perfusion was seen in patients with atherosclerosis after 12 months of treatment with aged garlic extract

    PubMed ID: 33590955

    12-month RCT in coronary atherosclerosis patients improved endothelial-dependent responses and microvascular perfusion.

  38. Effects of Fermented Garlic Extract Containing Nitric Oxide Metabolites on Blood Flow in Healthy Participants: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    PubMed ID: 36558397

    Acute fermented-garlic study produced large, rapid BP reductions and increased carotid/cerebral/peripheral flow—strong haemodynamic effects.

  39. Garlic supplementation improves intestinal transit time, lipid accumulation product and cardiometabolic indices in subjects with metabolic syndrome: A randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 36721177

    3-month RCT in metabolic-syndrome subjects improved intestinal transit and multiple cardiometabolic indices (LAP, CMI) relevant to heart health.

  40. LDL-Cholesterol-Lowering Effects of a Dietary Supplement Containing Onion and Garlic Extract Used in Healthy Volunteers

    PubMed ID: 39203947

    RDBPC trial (garlic+onion) reduced LDL/total cholesterol and oxidized‑LDL, favoring heart health.

  41. Randomized, double-blind clinical trial evaluating the impact of freeze-dried garlic extract capsules on blood pressure, lipid profile, and nitric oxide levels in individuals at risk for hypertension

    PubMed ID: 39001718

    Randomized trial showed BP lowering, lipid improvements and ↑NO—strong cardiovascular effects.

  42. Aged garlic extract, a modulator of cardiovascular risk factors: a dose-finding study on the effects of AGE on platelet functions

    PubMed ID: 11238801

    Aged garlic extract reduced platelet stickiness — plausible cardioprotective mechanism.

  43. Hypocholesterolemic effect of an enteric-coated garlic supplement

    PubMed ID: 11444418

    Enteric-coated garlic modestly lowered total and LDL cholesterol, which supports heart health.

  44. Aged garlic extract supplemented with B vitamins, folic acid and L-arginine retards the progression of subclinical atherosclerosis: a randomized clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 19573556

    Aged garlic + supplements reduced CAC progression and improved vascular reactivity (multi-ingredient trial).

  45. Effects of garlic on brachial endothelial function and capacity of plasma to mediate cholesterol efflux in patients with coronary artery disease

    PubMed ID: 28554988

    Improved endothelial function (FMD) and reduced hs-CRP in CAD patients after garlic tablets — direct vascular benefit.

  46. Anti-atherosclerotic therapy based on botanicals

    PubMed ID: 23176379

    Two-year RCT showing reduced carotid IMT and lowered LDL/serum atherogenicity with garlic powder (Allicor) — direct anti-atherosclerotic evidence.

  47. Reduction of blood lipid parameters by a 12-wk supplementation of aged black garlic: a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 24976429

    Aged black garlic raised HDL and lowered apoB in mild hypercholesterolemia — modestly favorable for heart health.

Cholesterol (25)
  1. Lipid-lowering effects of time-released garlic powder tablets in double-blinded placebo-controlled randomized study

    PubMed ID: 19060427

    Double‑blind RCT in hypercholesterolemic men showed significant decreases in total and LDL and increase in HDL.

  2. [Use of allicor to lower the risk of myocardial infarction]

    PubMed ID: 17523399

    Allicor lowered LDL by a clinically relevant margin in CAD patients over 12 months.

  3. Effects of anethum graveolens and garlic on lipid profile in hyperlipidemic patients

    PubMed ID: 17328819

    Six-week RCT showed significant decreases in total/LDL and increase in HDL with enteric-coated garlic.

  4. [Allicor efficacy in lowering the risk of ischemic heart disease in primary prophylaxis]

    PubMed ID: 16514811

    One-year Allicor trial produced significant reductions in total and LDL cholesterol (men > women).

  5. [Reduction of cardiovascular risk in primary prophylaxy of coronary heart disease]

    PubMed ID: 15941145

    Prolonged Allicor therapy improved lipids and reduced modeled 10-year CHD risk (randomized study).

  6. Effects of garlic on dyslipidemia in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

    PubMed ID: 16320801

    12-week RCT in type 2 diabetics showed meaningful decreases in total and LDL cholesterol and modest HDL rise.

  7. A double-blind crossover study in moderately hypercholesterolemic men that compared the effect of aged garlic extract and placebo administration on blood lipids

    PubMed ID: 8942410

    Aged garlic extract modestly lowered total cholesterol and LDL in crossover trial.

  8. Can garlic reduce levels of serum lipids? A controlled clinical study

    PubMed ID: 8506890

    12‑week DB trial produced significant decreases in total cholesterol and ~11% LDL reduction.

  9. Therapy with garlic: results of a placebo-controlled, double-blind study

    PubMed ID: 2083173

    4‑month DBPC trial lowered total cholesterol and triglycerides vs placebo.

  10. Treatment of hyperlipidaemia with garlic-powder tablets. Evidence from the German Association of General Practitioners' multicentric placebo-controlled double-blind study

    PubMed ID: 2291748

    Large multicenter RCT with ~12% total‑cholesterol and ~17% triglyceride reductions over 4 months.

  11. Effect of garlic and fish-oil supplementation on serum lipid and lipoprotein concentrations in hypercholesterolemic men

    PubMed ID: 9022529

    Randomized trial in hypercholesterolemic men showed clear decreases in total cholesterol and LDL.

  12. Efficacy of garlic (Allium sativum) on metabolic syndrome components in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 40770379

    RCT in PCOS/metabolic syndrome showed an ~8 mg/dL LDL reduction over 8 weeks vs placebo.

  13. Supplementation of garlic and coriander seed powder: Impact on body mass index, lipid profile and blood pressure of hyperlipidemic patients

    PubMed ID: 30150192

    Garlic (with coriander/mixture) produced within-group lipid improvements in hyperlipidemic patients over 60 days.

  14. Comparison of the efficacy and tolerance of a garlic preparation vs. bezafibrate

    PubMed ID: 1288512

    Garlic powder produced significant reductions in total cholesterol, LDL and triglycerides in hyperlipoproteinemia trial (comparable to bezafibrate).

  15. Reduction of blood lipid parameters by a 12-wk supplementation of aged black garlic: a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 24976429

    Aged black garlic modestly increased HDL and decreased apoB over 12 weeks in mild hypercholesterolemia (RCT).

  16. Anti-atherosclerotic therapy based on botanicals

    PubMed ID: 23176379

    Allicor garlic powder lowered LDL and serum atherogenicity over two years (RCT).

  17. Hypocholesterolemic effect of an enteric-coated garlic supplement

    PubMed ID: 11444418

    Enteric-coated garlic produced small but significant reductions in total and LDL cholesterol in humans.

  18. Effect of garlic powder supplementation on hepatic steatosis, liver enzymes and lipid profile in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a double-blind randomised controlled clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 32312333

    NAFLD RCT showed significant decreases in triglycerides and improvements in lipids with garlic powder.

  19. Randomized, double-blind clinical trial evaluating the impact of freeze-dried garlic extract capsules on blood pressure, lipid profile, and nitric oxide levels in individuals at risk for hypertension

    PubMed ID: 39001718

    RDBPC trial in prehypertensive adults showed significant LDL and total cholesterol decreases.

  20. LDL-Cholesterol-Lowering Effects of a Dietary Supplement Containing Onion and Garlic Extract Used in Healthy Volunteers

    PubMed ID: 39203947

    Well‑conducted trial showed modest but consistent LDL and total cholesterol reductions (garlic+onion).

  21. Effects of garlic powder supplementation on metabolic syndrome components, insulin resistance, fatty liver index, and appetite in subjects with metabolic syndrome: A randomized clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 33974725

    3-month RCT in metabolic syndrome robustly improved HDL and triglycerides (and lowered other lipid-related indices).

  22. 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

    PubMed ID: 34496450

    8-week RCT in PCOS women modestly lowered total and LDL cholesterol.

  23. Garlic extract favorably modifies markers of endothelial function in obese patients -randomized double blind placebo-controlled nutritional intervention

    PubMed ID: 29604599

    3-month randomized trial lowered LDL and improved lipid/inflammatory markers in obese adults.

  24. Reduction of serum lipids by the intake of the extract of garlic fermented with Monascus pilosus: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 22041543

    Randomized double‑blind trial showed significant decreases in total and LDL; triglyceride effect borderline.

  25. The effects of time-released garlic powder tablets on multifunctional cardiovascular risk in patients with coronary artery disease

    PubMed ID: 20958974

    12‑month randomized trial in coronary patients demonstrated significant LDL and total cholesterol reductions and lowered calculated risk.

Blood circulation (19)
  1. Beneficial effects of aged garlic extract and coenzyme Q10 on vascular elasticity and endothelial function: the FAITH randomized clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 22858191

    Aged garlic + CoQ10 improved pulse-wave velocity and digital endothelial function (direct circulation measures).

  2. The effect of aged garlic extract on the atherosclerotic process - a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 32349742

    AGE reduced systolic BP and CAC progression in a year-long RCT—favorable for overall circulation.

  3. Effects of garlic on brachial endothelial function and capacity of plasma to mediate cholesterol efflux in patients with coronary artery disease

    PubMed ID: 28554988

    Garlic tablets improved flow-mediated dilation (FMD) in post-angioplasty CAD patients — direct evidence of improved endothelial/vascular function.

  4. Anti-atherosclerotic therapy based on botanicals

    PubMed ID: 23176379

    Allicor reduced carotid IMT progression and serum atherogenicity — supports improved vascular health/circulation.

  5. Aged Garlic Extract Reduces Low Attenuation Plaque in Coronary Arteries of Patients with Metabolic Syndrome in a Prospective Randomized Double-Blind Study

    PubMed ID: 26764322

    AGE reduced vulnerable coronary plaque (LAP) in metabolic-syndrome patients — implies improved plaque stability/coronary circulation.

  6. Effect of Encapsulated Purple Garlic Oil on Microvascular Function and the Components of Metabolic Syndrome: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study-The ENDOTALLIUM Study

    PubMed ID: 38892688

    Purple garlic oil improved skin microvascular reactive hyperemia peak flow — improved microcirculation.

  7. Randomized, double-blind clinical trial evaluating the impact of freeze-dried garlic extract capsules on blood pressure, lipid profile, and nitric oxide levels in individuals at risk for hypertension

    PubMed ID: 39001718

    Significant increase in serum NO and BP reductions suggest improved endothelial function/circulation.

  8. Prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, two-arm study to evaluate the efficacy of coadministration of garlic as a hydrogen sulfide donor and tadalafil in patients with erectile dysfunction not responding to tadalafil alone - A pilot study

    PubMed ID: 39250620

    Clinically meaningful improvement in erectile function (vascular outcome) after garlic juice in men on tadalafil.

  9. Evaluation of the Effect of Garlic Tablet as a Complementary Treatment for Patients with Diabetic Retinopathy

    PubMed ID: 35875346

    Adjunct garlic in DME lowered IOP and improved vision marginally—suggests ocular perfusion/pressure effects.

  10. Effects of Fermented Garlic Extract Containing Nitric Oxide Metabolites on Blood Flow in Healthy Participants: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    PubMed ID: 36558397

    Fermented garlic acutely increased carotid, cerebral and peripheral blood flow with large BP and perfusion changes.

  11. Successful improved peripheral tissue perfusion was seen in patients with atherosclerosis after 12 months of treatment with aged garlic extract

    PubMed ID: 33590955

    12-month RCT in coronary atherosclerosis patients significantly improved PORH and endothelial-dependent cutaneous perfusion (~21% treatment effect).

  12. Aged garlic extract preserves cutaneous microcirculation in patients with increased risk for cardiovascular diseases: A double-blinded placebo-controlled study

    PubMed ID: 31518044

    1-year AGE trial increased skin microvascular reactive hyperaemia vs placebo—improved microcirculatory function.

  13. Garlic extract favorably modifies markers of endothelial function in obese patients -randomized double blind placebo-controlled nutritional intervention

    PubMed ID: 29604599

    3-month RCT reduced arterial stiffness index (SI) and inflammatory markers—improves vascular function.

  14. Differential responses of endothelial integrity upon the intake of microencapsulated garlic, tomato extract or a mixture: a single-intake, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial

    PubMed ID: 30280751

    Single-dose study altered prothrombin time and vascular-inflammation biomarkers in smokers—acute vascular biomarker changes.

  15. The role of garlic in hepatopulmonary syndrome: a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 20352147

    Improved arterial oxygenation and A–a gradient in hepatopulmonary syndrome indicates improved pulmonary circulation/oxygen transfer.

  16. The antiatherosclerotic effect of Allium sativum

    PubMed ID: 10381297

    Long‑term reduction in plaque progression implies improved arterial patency and circulatory function.

  17. Effect of garlic on platelet aggregation in patients with increased risk of juvenile ischaemic attack

    PubMed ID: 8299665

    Four weeks of garlic produced substantial reduction in platelet aggregation—improves microvascular flow/antithrombotic state.

  18. Effect of garlic powder tablet on carotid intima-media thickness in patients with coronary artery disease: a preliminary randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 25573347

    Prevention of carotid thickening likely preserves arterial lumen and improves circulation.

  19. Aged garlic extract, a modulator of cardiovascular risk factors: a dose-finding study on the effects of AGE on platelet functions

    PubMed ID: 11238801

    Dose-ranging RCT: aged garlic extract reduced platelet adhesion and raised aggregation thresholds — direct circulation effect.

Blood pressure (15)
  1. The effect of garlic tablet on plasma lipids and platelet aggregation in nulliparous pregnants at high risk of preeclampsia

    PubMed ID: 11788172

    Trial in high‑risk pregnant women reported reduced incidence of hypertension (magnitude NR).

  2. A double-blind crossover study in moderately hypercholesterolemic men that compared the effect of aged garlic extract and placebo administration on blood lipids

    PubMed ID: 8942410

    Aged garlic extract modestly lowered systolic BP (~5.5%) in crossover trial.

  3. Therapy with garlic: results of a placebo-controlled, double-blind study

    PubMed ID: 2083173

    Four months of garlic powder lowered blood pressure compared with placebo.

  4. Hypertension and hyperlipidaemia: garlic helps in mild cases

    PubMed ID: 2083170

    DB RCT in mild hypertensives reduced diastolic BP by ~11–13 mmHg—strong BP effect.

  5. Efficacy of garlic (Allium sativum) on metabolic syndrome components in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 40770379

    8-week RCT showed ~5.5 mmHg lower SBP in garlic vs placebo in women with PCOS/metS.

  6. The effect of aged garlic extract on the atherosclerotic process - a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 32349742

    One-year AGE RCT reported an ~8 mmHg reduction in clinic systolic BP and lower CAC progression — strong BP-related outcome.

  7. Antihypertensive Effects of an Optimized Aged Garlic Extract in Subjects with Grade I Hypertension and Antihypertensive Drug Therapy: A Randomized, Triple-Blind Controlled Trial

    PubMed ID: 37686723

    Triple-blind RCT in medicated Grade I hypertensive patients showed small but detectable home BP reductions with aged black garlic over 12 weeks.

  8. Effects of an Optimized Aged Garlic Extract on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Moderate Hypercholesterolemic Subjects: A Randomized, Crossover, Double-Blind, Sustainedand Controlled Study

    PubMed ID: 35276764

    Standardized aged black garlic reduced diastolic blood pressure (~4.8 mmHg) in a randomized crossover trial — clinically meaningful BP effect.

  9. Aged garlic extract reduces blood pressure in hypertensives: a dose-response trial

    PubMed ID: 23169470

    Well‑designed dose–response RCT showed ~11.8 mmHg systolic reduction versus placebo at effective dose.

  10. Aged garlic extract lowers blood pressure in patients with treated but uncontrolled hypertension: a randomised controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 20594781

    Double‑blind RCT found ~10 mmHg SBP reduction in uncontrolled hypertensives with aged garlic extract.

  11. Time-released garlic powder tablets lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure in men with mild and moderate arterial hypertension

    PubMed ID: 19390538

    Double-blind RCT showed moderate, clinically meaningful systolic (~5–7 mmHg) and diastolic reductions with time-released garlic in mild-moderate hypertension.

  12. [Hypotensive effect of long-acting garlic tablets allicor (a double-blind placebo-controlled trial)]

    PubMed ID: 11980131

    Randomized placebo-controlled trial showed reductions in systolic and diastolic BP in mild–moderate hypertension.

  13. Randomized, double-blind clinical trial evaluating the impact of freeze-dried garlic extract capsules on blood pressure, lipid profile, and nitric oxide levels in individuals at risk for hypertension

    PubMed ID: 39001718

    Randomized double‑blind trial in prehypertensives showed statistically significant decreases in systolic and diastolic BP.

  14. Effects of Fermented Garlic Extract Containing Nitric Oxide Metabolites on Blood Flow in Healthy Participants: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    PubMed ID: 36558397

    Acute fermented-garlic induced large, rapid systolic/diastolic BP reductions (~−17/−12 mmHg) in healthy adults.

  15. Effects of garlic powder supplementation on metabolic syndrome components, insulin resistance, fatty liver index, and appetite in subjects with metabolic syndrome: A randomized clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 33974725

    3-month RCT lowered systolic BP by ~7.7 mmHg in metabolic-syndrome subjects—clinically meaningful sustained effect.

Inflammation (14)
  1. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial, evaluating the garlic supplement effects on some serum biomarkers of oxidative stress, and quality of life in women with rheumatoid arthritis

    PubMed ID: 32159257

    8-week RA RCT decreased MDA and improved symptoms—antioxidant/inflammatory improvements in autoimmune disease.

  2. Effects of garlic on brachial endothelial function and capacity of plasma to mediate cholesterol efflux in patients with coronary artery disease

    PubMed ID: 28554988

    hs-CRP decreased by ~29% in CAD patients after garlic tablets — direct anti-inflammatory signal.

  3. Relation of oxidative biomarkers, vascular dysfunction, and progression of coronary artery calcium

    PubMed ID: 20152239

    AGE trial sub-analysis linked improved oxidative biomarkers and vascular function to reduced coronary calcification — supports anti-inflammatory mechanism.

  4. Aged Garlic Extract Reduces Low Attenuation Plaque in Coronary Arteries of Patients with Metabolic Syndrome in a Prospective Randomized Double-Blind Study

    PubMed ID: 26764322

    Reduction in vulnerable coronary plaque with AGE implies reduced inflammatory plaque activity in metabolic-syndrome patients.

  5. The effect of aged garlic extract on the atherosclerotic process - a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 32349742

    AGE trial showed reduced IL-6 signal and less CAC progression — inflammatory marker improvement in a clinical RCT.

  6. Beneficial effects of aged garlic extract and coenzyme Q10 on vascular elasticity and endothelial function: the FAITH randomized clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 22858191

    AGE+CoQ10 lowered CRP and improved vascular markers over one year in intermediate-risk subjects.

  7. The effect of garlic tablet on pro-inflammatory cytokines in postmenopausal osteoporotic women: a randomized controlled clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 23039014

    RCT in postmenopausal osteoporotic women showed ~47% reduction in circulating TNF-α after one month of garlic tablets.

  8. Effect of Encapsulated Purple Garlic Oil on Microvascular Function and the Components of Metabolic Syndrome: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study-The ENDOTALLIUM Study

    PubMed ID: 38892688

    Purple garlic oil reduced hs-CRP and decreased metabolic-syndrome components over five weeks.

  9. The favorable effects of garlic intake on metabolic profiles, hs-CRP, biomarkers of oxidative stress and pregnancy outcomes in pregnant women at risk for pre-eclampsia: randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 25316559

    In pregnant women at risk of pre‑eclampsia, garlic lowered hs‑CRP (inflammation marker) significantly vs placebo.

  10. Aged garlic extract supplementation modifies inflammation and immunity of adults with obesity: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 29576354

    6-week RCT reduced IL-6 and TNF-α in adults with obesity—direct anti-inflammatory biomarker reductions.

  11. The effect of a garlic supplement on the pro-inflammatory adipocytokines, resistin and tumor necrosis factor-alpha, and on pain severity, in overweight or obese women with knee osteoarthritis

    PubMed ID: 30195882

    12-week RCT in overweight women with knee OA lowered resistin and modestly reduced pain—anti-inflammatory signal with clinical effect.

  12. Garlic extract favorably modifies markers of endothelial function in obese patients -randomized double blind placebo-controlled nutritional intervention

    PubMed ID: 29604599

    3-month RCT reduced hsCRP and PAI-1 and improved arterial stiffness—clear anti-inflammatory and endothelial benefits.

  13. The effect of 12-week garlic supplementation on symptom relief in overweight or obese women with knee osteoarthritis

    PubMed ID: 29790635

    12-week trial improved stiffness in knee OA and showed symptom benefit consistent with reduced joint inflammation.

  14. Evaluating the effect of garlic extract on serum inflammatory markers of peritoneal dialysis patients: a randomized double-blind clinical trial study

    PubMed ID: 30683061

    8-week RCT in peritoneal dialysis patients produced significant CRP and ESR reductions.

Antimicrobial (13)
  1. The Efficacy of Aged Garlic Extract on Gingivitis - A Randomized Clinical Trial

    PubMed ID: 30211991

    4-month AGE reduced gum inflammation and bleeding—could reflect antimicrobial or anti-inflammatory effects in the oral cavity.

  2. Comparative evaluation of garlic extract mouthwash and chlorhexidine mouthwash on salivary Streptococcus mutans count - an in vitro study

    PubMed ID: 21180674

    7-day RCT: garlic extract mouthwash reduced Streptococcus mutans more than placebo and numerically more than chlorhexidine.

  3. [Study of the antioxidant drug "Karinat" in patients with chronic atrophic gastritis]

    PubMed ID: 15088527

    Combined antioxidant/garlic tablet inhibited H. pylori infection more than placebo in chronic atrophic gastritis (multi-ingredient study).

  4. Comparative evaluation of the antibacterial effect of Allium sativum, calcium hydroxide and their combination as intracanal medicaments in infected mature anterior teeth: A randomized clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 35852013

    Randomized clinical dental trial found garlic extract inside root canals reduced Enterococcus faecalis and Streptococcus species more effectively than calcium hydroxide—strong antimicrobial evidence in situ.

  5. Ajoene in the topical short-term treatment of tinea cruris and tinea corporis in humans. Randomized comparative study with terbinafine

    PubMed ID: 10417874

    Topical ajoene cured tinea corporis/cruris with efficacy similar to terbinafine (strong topical antifungal evidence).

  6. Efficacy of ajoene in the treatment of tinea pedis: a double-blind and comparative study with terbinafine

    PubMed ID: 11050588

    Topical 1% ajoene produced high mycologic cure rates for tinea pedis comparable or superior to terbinafine.

  7. <em>Allium Sativum</em> Oil as an Alternative Non-Vital Pulpotomy Medicament in Primary Teeth - A Randomised Controlled Trial

    PubMed ID: 38462859

    Allium sativum oil reduced bacterial counts comparably to formocresol in pulpotomy (local antibacterial effect).

  8. Antimicrobial activity of garlic, tea tree oil, and chlorhexidine against oral microorganisms

    PubMed ID: 12553397

    Garlic mouth rinse reduced mutans streptococci in a randomized trial (small sample, tolerability issues).

  9. Efficacy of garlic paste in oral candidiasis

    PubMed ID: 15970035

    Topical garlic paste was about as effective as clotrimazole for oral candidiasis (small RCT).

  10. Preventing airborne infection with an intranasal cellulose powder formulation (Nasaleze travel)

    PubMed ID: 18029341

    Intranasal powdered garlic extract markedly reduced airborne infections in a randomized blinded trial — strong antimicrobial/anti-infective signal in situ.

  11. Comparison of therapeutic effect of aqueous extract of garlic and nystatin mouthwash in denture stomatitis

    PubMed ID: 22126338

    Garlic mouthwash improved denture‑related oral inflammation nearly as well as nystatin—antifungal/antimicrobial oral application.

  12. Evaluation of TNF-α serum level in patients with recalcitrant multiple common warts, treated by lipid garlic extract

    PubMed ID: 24910383

    Topical lipid garlic extract achieved high cure rates for recalcitrant common warts in an RCT—strong topical antimicrobial/antiviral effect.

  13. Comparison of the therapeutic effects of Garcin(®) and fluconazole on Candida vaginitis

    PubMed ID: 26512149

    Randomized trial: oral garlic tablets improved symptoms and microbiological measures of Candida vaginitis versus baseline (clinical antimicrobial activity).

Immune support (9)
  1. [Study of the antioxidant drug "Karinat" in patients with chronic atrophic gastritis]

    PubMed ID: 15088527

    Combined antioxidant/garlic tablet inhibited H. pylori and improved gastric mucosa, indicating antimicrobial/immune-related benefit in the stomach (multi-ingredient).

  2. Preventing the common cold with a garlic supplement: a double-blind, placebo-controlled survey

    PubMed ID: 11697022

    Large double-blind RCT showed fewer colds and shorter illness duration with an allicin-containing garlic supplement.

  3. [Effect of long-acting garlic tablets "allicor" on the incidence of acute respiratory viral infections in children]

    PubMed ID: 12718222

    Substantial reductions in acute respiratory disease incidence suggest immune-enhancing effects in children.

  4. Aged garlic extract prevents a decline of NK cell number and activity in patients with advanced cancer

    PubMed ID: 16484572

    Aged garlic extract increased NK cell number and activity in advanced cancer patients (randomized trial).

  5. Preventing airborne infection with an intranasal cellulose powder formulation (Nasaleze travel)

    PubMed ID: 18029341

    Intranasal garlic extract markedly reduced infections and infection-days in travelers — strong evidence of protective effect vs airborne pathogens.

  6. Supplementation with aged garlic extract improves both NK and γδ-T cell function and reduces the severity of cold and flu symptoms: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled nutrition intervention

    PubMed ID: 22280901

    AGE increased γδ‑T and NK cell proliferation and markedly reduced cold/flu symptom severity and duration in an RCT.

  7. Aged Garlic Extract Modifies Human Immunity

    PubMed ID: 26764332

    90-day AGE RCT increased γδ-T and NK cell activation/proliferation and reduced cold/flu symptom severity—strong immune support evidence.

  8. Aged garlic extract supplementation modifies inflammation and immunity of adults with obesity: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 29576354

    6-week AGE RCT increased γδ-T cells and reduced IL-6 and TNF-α in adults with obesity—immune-modulatory effects.

  9. The Efficacy of Aged Garlic Extract on Gingivitis - A Randomized Clinical Trial

    PubMed ID: 30211991

    4-month AGE reduced gum inflammation/bleeding—localized immune/mucosal benefit consistent with immune modulation.

Antioxidant (8)
  1. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial, evaluating the garlic supplement effects on some serum biomarkers of oxidative stress, and quality of life in women with rheumatoid arthritis

    PubMed ID: 32159257

    8-week RCT in women with RA increased TAC and decreased MDA (direct antioxidant outcomes).

  2. LDL-Cholesterol-Lowering Effects of a Dietary Supplement Containing Onion and Garlic Extract Used in Healthy Volunteers

    PubMed ID: 39203947

    Substantial reductions in oxidized‑LDL indicate antioxidant/anti‑oxidative effects (garlic+onion product).

  3. Effects of garlic powder supplementation on metabolic syndrome components, insulin resistance, fatty liver index, and appetite in subjects with metabolic syndrome: A randomized clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 33974725

    Metabolic-syndrome trial improved multiple metabolic markers; antioxidant outcome was not the primary endpoint but changes suggest oxidative benefits.

  4. Relation of oxidative biomarkers, vascular dysfunction, and progression of coronary artery calcium

    PubMed ID: 20152239

    AGE-related changes in oxidative biomarkers correlated with less coronary calcification — evidence linking garlic-related antioxidant effects to outcomes.

  5. Long-term garlic or micronutrient supplementation, but not anti-Helicobacter pylori therapy, increases serum folate or glutathione without affecting serum vitamin B-12 or homocysteine in a rural Chinese population

    PubMed ID: 19056661

    Long-term supplementation raised serum folate and (with vitamins/selenium) increased glutathione — supports antioxidant capacity.

  6. The favorable effects of garlic intake on metabolic profiles, hs-CRP, biomarkers of oxidative stress and pregnancy outcomes in pregnant women at risk for pre-eclampsia: randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 25316559

    In pregnant women at risk for pre‑eclampsia, garlic tablets significantly increased glutathione (GSH) vs placebo.

  7. Garlic extract favorably modifies markers of endothelial function in obese patients -randomized double blind placebo-controlled nutritional intervention

    PubMed ID: 29604599

    3-month RCT reported increased total antioxidant status alongside reductions in inflammation and LDL.

  8. Effects of garlic powder supplementation on insulin resistance, oxidative stress, and body composition in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A randomized controlled clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 32507439

    12-week RCT in NAFLD increased SOD and total antioxidant capacity and reduced MDA (clear antioxidant marker changes).

Respiratory comfort (6)
  1. [Influence of garlic moxibustion on the therapeutic effect in re-treatment patients of tuberculosis]

    PubMed ID: 19186714

    Garlic moxibustion added to TB treatment improved radiographic and sputum outcomes—clinical respiratory adjunct (combined therapy).

  2. [Effect of long-acting garlic tablets "allicor" on the incidence of acute respiratory viral infections in children]

    PubMed ID: 12718222

    Long-acting garlic tablets substantially reduced acute respiratory disease rates and improved a general health index in children.

  3. Aged Garlic Extract Modifies Human Immunity

    PubMed ID: 26764332

    90-day AGE RCT reduced cold/flu symptom severity and decreased days functionally impaired—clinical respiratory symptom benefit.

  4. Supplementation with aged garlic extract improves both NK and γδ-T cell function and reduces the severity of cold and flu symptoms: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled nutrition intervention

    PubMed ID: 22280901

    AGED garlic extract greatly reduced severity and duration of cold/flu symptoms in healthy adults (respiratory illness benefit).

  5. The role of garlic in hepatopulmonary syndrome: a randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 20352147

    Oral garlic markedly improved PaO2, A–a gradient and achieved high reversal of hepatopulmonary syndrome vs placebo.

  6. Preventing airborne infection with an intranasal cellulose powder formulation (Nasaleze travel)

    PubMed ID: 18029341

    Intranasal powdered garlic extract markedly reduced number of infections and infection-days in travelers (randomized blinded study).

Cold/flu relief (5)
  1. [Effect of long-acting garlic tablets "allicor" on the incidence of acute respiratory viral infections in children]

    PubMed ID: 12718222

    Reduced acute respiratory disease rates in children, implying fewer/less severe cold/flu episodes.

  2. Preventing airborne infection with an intranasal cellulose powder formulation (Nasaleze travel)

    PubMed ID: 18029341

    Intranasal garlic extract reduced infections and days ill in travelers, directly relevant to easing cold/flu burden.

  3. Supplementation with aged garlic extract improves both NK and γδ-T cell function and reduces the severity of cold and flu symptoms: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled nutrition intervention

    PubMed ID: 22280901

    Aged garlic extract greatly reduced cold/flu symptom severity, days with suboptimal function and symptoms in a randomized trial.

  4. Aged Garlic Extract Modifies Human Immunity

    PubMed ID: 26764332

    90-day AGE RCT reduced cold/flu symptom severity and decreased days of functional impairment despite unchanged incidence—direct clinical benefit.

  5. Preventing the common cold with a garlic supplement: a double-blind, placebo-controlled survey

    PubMed ID: 11697022

    Allicin-containing garlic supplement RCT markedly reduced cold incidence, days ill, and duration per infection.

Weight management (6)
  1. Garlic supplementation improves intestinal transit time, lipid accumulation product and cardiometabolic indices in subjects with metabolic syndrome: A randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 36721177

    3-month RCT improved lipid accumulation product and other cardiometabolic indices that correlate with central adiposity.

  2. Effects of garlic powder supplementation on insulin resistance, oxidative stress, and body composition in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A randomized controlled clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 32507439

    12-week NAFLD RCT reduced waist circumference and body fat% and improved insulin sensitivity—meaningful body-composition effects.

  3. Effect of Raw Crushed Garlic (Allium sativum L.) on Components of Metabolic Syndrome

    PubMed ID: 28956671

    Small short-term study reported significant waist circumference reduction after 4 weeks of raw crushed garlic.

  4. Effects of garlic powder supplementation on metabolic syndrome components, insulin resistance, fatty liver index, and appetite in subjects with metabolic syndrome: A randomized clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 33974725

    3-month RCT reduced waist circumference and improved multiple metabolic-syndrome components relevant to weight/abdominal fat.

  5. Efficacy of garlic (Allium sativum) on metabolic syndrome components in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 40770379

    RCT reported ~2.7 kg greater weight loss in garlic vs placebo over 8 weeks in PCOS/metabolic syndrome patients.

  6. Supplementation of garlic and coriander seed powder: Impact on body mass index, lipid profile and blood pressure of hyperlipidemic patients

    PubMed ID: 30150192

    Garlic-containing interventions showed within-group BMI improvement over 60 days in hyperlipidemic patients.

Skin health (5)
  1. Aged garlic extract preserves cutaneous microcirculation in patients with increased risk for cardiovascular diseases: A double-blinded placebo-controlled study

    PubMed ID: 31518044

    1-year AGE RCT increased skin microvascular blood flow (reactive hyperaemia) in at-risk participants—supports skin perfusion.

  2. Successful improved peripheral tissue perfusion was seen in patients with atherosclerosis after 12 months of treatment with aged garlic extract

    PubMed ID: 33590955

    12-month RCT improved peripheral microcirculation and endothelial responses—likely beneficial for skin perfusion/healing.

  3. Evaluation of TNF-α serum level in patients with recalcitrant multiple common warts, treated by lipid garlic extract

    PubMed ID: 24910383

    Topical lipid garlic extract produced high cure rates for recalcitrant common warts in an RCT (skin outcome).

  4. Efficacy of ajoene in the treatment of tinea pedis: a double-blind and comparative study with terbinafine

    PubMed ID: 11050588

    Topical 1% ajoene was highly effective for tinea pedis (skin fungal infection) in a randomized trial.

  5. Ajoene in the topical short-term treatment of tinea cruris and tinea corporis in humans. Randomized comparative study with terbinafine

    PubMed ID: 10417874

    Topical ajoene cured tinea corporis/cruris at rates comparable to terbinafine (clinical skin benefit).

Blood sugar (5)
  1. Effects of garlic powder supplementation on metabolic syndrome components, insulin resistance, fatty liver index, and appetite in subjects with metabolic syndrome: A randomized clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 33974725

    3-month metabolic-syndrome RCT lowered insulin and improved fatty liver index—meaningful glycemic/metabolic improvements.

  2. Effects of garlic powder supplementation on insulin resistance, oxidative stress, and body composition in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A randomized controlled clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 32507439

    12-week RCT in NAFLD patients produced significant decreases in fasting insulin and HOMA-IR—strong evidence for improved insulin sensitivity.

  3. Garlic (Allium sativum) supplementation with standard antidiabetic agent provides better diabetic control in type 2 diabetes patients

    PubMed ID: 21959822

    Randomized trial adding garlic to metformin yielded a small but statistically significant reduction in fasting blood glucose.

  4. Metabolic effects of time-released garlic powder tablets in type 2 diabetes mellitus: the results of double-blinded placebo-controlled study

    PubMed ID: 17823766

    Time-released garlic tablets lowered fasting glucose and fructosamine in a 4-week double-blind trial in type 2 diabetics (short duration but positive).

  5. Garlic supplementation improves intestinal transit time, lipid accumulation product and cardiometabolic indices in subjects with metabolic syndrome: A randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 36721177

    3-month RCT improved several cardiometabolic indices; insulin/glucose effects reported as part of broader metabolic improvements.

Detoxification (4)
  1. Comparison of therapeutic effects of garlic and d-Penicillamine in patients with chronic occupational lead poisoning

    PubMed ID: 22151785

    Randomized trial: garlic capsules lowered blood lead levels and improved related symptoms comparably to d‑penicillamine.

  2. Long-term garlic or micronutrient supplementation, but not anti-Helicobacter pylori therapy, increases serum folate or glutathione without affecting serum vitamin B-12 or homocysteine in a rural Chinese population

    PubMed ID: 19056661

    Long-term supplementation (with vitamin/selenium context) increased glutathione — central to detoxification pathways.

  3. Effect of garlic powder supplementation on hepatic steatosis, liver enzymes and lipid profile in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a double-blind randomised controlled clinical trial

    PubMed ID: 32312333

    Well-conducted RCT in NAFLD showed significant reductions in hepatic steatosis and ALT — direct liver support evidence.

  4. Efficacy and safety of fermented garlic extract on hepatic function in adults with elevated serum gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase levels: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 27743130

    Fermented garlic extract modestly improved liver enzymes (ALT) in adults with mildly elevated GGT.

Digestive support (2)
  1. [Study of the antioxidant drug "Karinat" in patients with chronic atrophic gastritis]

    PubMed ID: 15088527

    Combined antioxidant/garlic tablet improved gastric symptoms and endoscopic mucosal markers in chronic atrophic gastritis (multi-ingredient trial).

  2. Garlic supplementation improves intestinal transit time, lipid accumulation product and cardiometabolic indices in subjects with metabolic syndrome: A randomized controlled trial

    PubMed ID: 36721177

    3-month RCT showed improved intestinal transit time in metabolic-syndrome subjects (direct digestive benefit).

Gut health (1)
  1. [Study of the antioxidant drug "Karinat" in patients with chronic atrophic gastritis]

    PubMed ID: 15088527

    Combined antioxidant/garlic tablet inhibited H. pylori and improved gastric mucosa in chronic atrophic gastritis — direct effect on a gastric pathogen (multi-ingredient trial).

Mental clarity (1)
  1. Effects of Fermented Garlic Extract Containing Nitric Oxide Metabolites on Blood Flow in Healthy Participants: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    PubMed ID: 36558397

    Acute fermented-garlic increased regional cerebral blood flow—physiologic basis for potential short-term cognitive/clarity effects.

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