Potential of garlic (Allium sativum) in lowering high blood pressure: mechanisms of action and clinical relevance
Karin Ried, Peter Fakler National Institute of Integrative Medicine, Melbourne, VIC, Australia Abstract: Garlic supplements have shown promise in the treatment of uncontrolled hypertension, lowering blood pressure (BP) by about 10 mmHg systolic and 8 mmHg diastolic, similar to standard BP medicati...
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Dove Medical Press
2014-12-01
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| Series: | Integrated Blood Pressure Control |
| Online Access: | http://www.dovepress.com/potential-of-garlic-allium-sativum-in-lowering-high-blood-pressure-mec-peer-reviewed-article-IBPC |