About Garlic Extract
One of the most-studied herbal supplements. Multiple meta-analyses confirm blood pressure reduction (8.3 mmHg SBP in hypertensives) and modest cholesterol lowering (17 mg/dL TC reduction). Effects significant in hypertensive/hypercholesterolemic individuals, minimal in normotensives. Aged garlic extract (AGE) is the most clinically validated form — its primary active S-allylcysteine (SAC) has ~100% bioavailability vs. allicin which is unstable in blood. No established RDA/UL. GRAS status.
What Garlic Extract supports
- Lowers blood pressure in hypertensive individuals (multiple meta-analyses)
- Reduces total cholesterol and LDL in hypercholesterolemic individuals
- Supports immune cell function and may reduce cold/flu severity
How much Garlic Extract to take
Clinical studies typically use 600–1200 mg of Garlic Extract. Standard garlic extract range from RCTs. Aged garlic extract (AGE) trials use 600–2400 mg/day; blood pressure benefits peak at 480–1200 mg/day AGE.
- Effective range
- 600–1200 mg
Clinical evidence
Strong clinical evidence. Multiple meta-analyses confirm blood pressure reduction of ~8mmHg in hypertensive individuals
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