Monday, 4 August 2008

Study confirms garlic's blood pressure reducing effect

Garlic is often promoted as having benefits for the cardiovascular system, and one mechanism by which it may exert some positive effects here is through an ability to reduce blood pressure. A previous review dating from 1994 yielded some encouraging results. Now scientists have brought the science up-to-date with a meta-analysis of all the relevant data including studies published since the last review. The results will make welcome reading to those who like to include garlic in their cooking or choose to supplement with this herb. For more on this, click this link.

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