Garlic for Prevention of Heart Diseases

![](https://steemitimages.com/DQmQrfLq75Cpdtk8xmsupVQzy5EFBJvAhStAcaBFU1pZqdK/image.png) source: upload.wikimedia.org According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the No. 1 killer in the United States, followed by cancer. Garlic has been widely recognized as both a preventative agent and treatment of many cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, including atherosclerosis, hyperlipidemia, thrombosis, hypertension and diabetes. A scientific review of experimental and clinical studies of garlic benefits found that, overall, garlic consumption has significant cardioprotective effects in both animal and human studies. ![](https://steemitimages.com/DQmPZmKoYJHGGZZT9XQXxBCiwaqn5MTM54uU1a3aobNHMSM/image.png) source: globaltake.com Probably the most amazing characteristic of garlic is that it’s been shown to help reverse early heart disease by removing plaque buildup in arteries. A 2016 randomized, double-blind study published in the Journal of Nutrition involved 55 patients, aged 40 to 75 years, who had been diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. The results of the study showed that aged garlic extract effectively reduced plaque in coronary arteries (the arteries supplying blood to the heart) for patients with metabolic syndrome. ![](https://steemitimages.com/DQmcRe2wFC69QTVadtScsKxvxTSWCAMwimWGMbsSvwMUmV5/image.png) source: sciencedaily.com One of the lead researchers, Matthew J. Budoff, M.D., said, “This study is another demonstration of the benefits of this supplement in reducing the accumulation of soft plaque and preventing the formation of new plaque in the arteries, which can cause heart disease. We have completed four randomized studies, and they have led us to conclude that Aged Garlic Extract can help slow the progression of atherosclerosis and reverse the early stages of heart disease.” (1) Reference: https://draxe.com

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