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What Is It? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allium compounds are derived from Allium sativum, or garlic, which is one of the most widely studied medicinal plants. The fresh garlic bulb is usually dried, crushed into a powder, and then compressed to produce a tablet. The tablet form is the most commonly used commercial preparation of garlic. Raw whole cloves have similar effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The allium compounds responsible for garlic’s actions have been purported to ward off evil spirits and heal wounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Health Benefits <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allium compounds are being studied for several uses. More popular investigations are focusing on their potential benefit in reducing cardiovascular disease risk because of their lipid-lowering and antithrombotic effects. Anti-tumor and antimicrobial effects are also being studied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cholesterol-lowering effects attributed to garlic have been well documented in humans. Garlic may lower total serum cholesterol, triglycerides, and LDL, while increasing HDL. Results of one clinical study reported a mean reduction of 6% in total serum cholesterol and 11% in LDL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Methylallyltrisulphide, an allium compound in garlic oil has been connected to inhibition of platelet aggregation. Another isolated allium compound, ajoene, is currently being investigated for its possible effect on platelet aggregation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the mechanism is unclear, preliminary pilot studies with AIDS patients may suggest that garlic and its allium compounds reduce morbidity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For product recommendations and orders click here<\/strong><\/a> for the Natural Apothecary or call 773-296-6700, ext. 2001.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be well,
David Edelberg, MD<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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