Description: Garlic consists of the fresh or dried bulbs, which comprise the main
bulb with several secondary bulbs (cloves), of Allium sativum L. [Fam. Liliaceae].
Garlic contains alliin, its degradation products, and sulfur-containing essential oil.
Other constituents include vitamins A, B, C, and F, adenosine, phytosterols, flavonoids,
lipids, proteins, and amino acids.
Use: Benefits: Scientific studies have shown that Garlic may help reduce
blood cholesterol.* Millions of adults around the world enjoy the health benefits of a
daily garlic regimen.
How much do I need? How are you taking this herb? Unless otherwise recommended,
Average daily dosage:
- 4g. fresh garlic; equivalent preparations.
- Preparations equivalent to 4 to 12mg. of alliin (approx. 2 to 5mg. of allicin);
fully dried powder.
- Dried bulb: 2 to 4g. three times daily.
Is it safe? What side effects or adverse reactions are you aware of?
- Gastrointestinal symptoms (rare)
- Changes to the flora of the intestine (rare)
- Allergic reactions (rare)
- Garlic's odor may pervade the breath and skin
Is there any time when I shouldn't take it? ?
- Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should check with their doctors before
taking this herb.
- May interfere with existing hypoglycemic and anti-coagulant therapies (e.g. warfarin).
- May potentiate the anti-thrombotic effects of anti-inflammatory drugs.
- May be synergistic with EPA in fish oils.
- May cause experience gastrointestinal irritation when eaten raw (especially if
the person is not used to eating raw garlic).
- May cause miscarriage.
- May affect the menstrual cycle.
- May be uteroactive.
What foods are good sources? Garlic cloves.
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