Natural Medicines Newsletter

Volume 1, Issue 10, 03/26/2009

Question

Part 2: In patients with hypertension, are the reductions in blood pressure seen with the use of garlic (Allium sativum) clinically relevant?

Answer

Part 2 of 2.  Yes, overall it can be.  In some cases it may even be too much.  Some of the first studies with garlic in the management of hypertension occurred in the 1940's.(1,2)  Since then a number of small studies have been done in humans, 2 meta-analyses and a significant number of animal studies evaluating both the mechanisms and clinical effects of garlic on vascular hemodynamics.......To read the full answer please LOGIN or SUBSCRIBE NOW.