What does aged garlic do for you?

Our trial suggests that aged garlic extract is effective in reducing peripheral and central blood pressure in a large proportion of patients with uncontrolled hypertension, and has the potential to improve arterial stiffness, inflammation, and other cardiovascular markers in patients with elevated levels.

Is aged garlic better than regular garlic?

Aged garlic has more potent antiglycation and antioxidant properties compared to fresh garlic extract and is more suitable for use in future in vivo studies.

How much aged garlic should I take?

Dosages generally recommended in the literature for adults are 4 g (one to two cloves) of raw garlic per day, one 300-mg dried garlic powder tablet (standardized to 1.3 percent alliin or 0.6 percent allicin yield) two to three times per day, or 7.2 g of aged garlic extract per day.

Does aged garlic thin the blood?

Furthermore, an excessive intake of garlic itself can cause over-thinning of the blood, whereas Kyolic does not. These findings hold great potential for the Australian population, among whom almost six million adults (33.7% of adults) suffer from hypertension.

Should I take aged garlic extract?

Kyolic aged garlic extract is highly tolerable, and can be taken safely in addition to other standard blood pressure medication. Our trial provided new evidence for Kyolic garlic to improve central hemodynamic measures and arterial stiffness, regarded as important predictors for cardiovascular disease.

Does garlic help clogged arteries?

Helps combat atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) Because garlic may help lower high blood pressure, it may also help prevent the scarring and hardening associated with atherosclerosis. Some research has also shown that aged garlic extract can help reduce the amount of "soft plaque" in the arteries.

Is aged garlic extract healthy?

Aged garlic extract – available as a supplement – also has potential in supporting healthy blood circulation and overall cardiovascular health. A 2016 US study found AGE may help reduce plaque build-up in arteries, while a UK study in the same year found it helped stop platelets from sticking together.