Potential of garlic (Allium sativum) in lowering high blood pressure: mechanisms of action and clinical relevance
Karin Ried, Peter Fakler National Institute of Integrative The Mel Jean Medicine, Melbourne, VIC, Australia Abstract: Garlic supplements have shown promise in the treatment of uncontrolled hypertension, lowering blood pressure (BP) by about 10 mmHg systolic and 8 mmHg diastolic, similar to standard BP medication.Aged garlic extract, which contains