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  1. Garlic for Hypertension Introduction Garlic, also known as Allium sativum, is an edible bulb from a plant in the lily family that is native to Siberia.1,2 Garlic is used widely as a flavoring in cooking. Throughout the history, garlic has been used to treat bronchitis, hypertension, tuberculosis, liver disorders, intestinal worms, diabetes, and fevers.3 Currently, garlic is used as a dietary supplement for hypertension, high cholesterol, and commoncold.1 What is hypertension? Hypertensionisaconditionwherethebloodpressureisconsistentlytoohigh.4Bloodpressureisrecorded as two numbers: systolic blood pressure (first number) and diastolic blood pressure (second number). Systolic blood pressure represents the pressure of the blood against the artery walls as the heart beats.5 On the other hand, diastolic pressure is the pressure of the blood against the artery walls while the heart is resting between beats.5 Blood pressures of less than 120/80 mmHg are considered normal. When the blood pressure goes above 130/80 mmHg, that is consideredhypertension. Hypertension increases the workload of the heart and blood vessels.4 Over time, this damages the tissues inside the arteries.4 If left untreated or uncontrolled, hypertension can lead to heart attack, stroke, or even death. Hypertension usually has no symptoms, so getting the blood pressure measured is the only waytoknowifyouhaveit.Manyprescriptionmedicationsareavailableforthetreatmentofhypertension. How does garlic lower bloodpressure? It is not completely understood how garlic works in the body. Garlic produces a chemical called allicin. Allicin is thought to be responsible for lowering blood pressure.2 Garlic may increase a chemical in the bodycallednitricoxide,whichrelaxesanddilatesthebloodvessels.Thisallowsbloodtoflowmorefreely, thus lowering the bloodpressure.6 There have been numerous studies done on garlic and how it affects the blood pressure. A 2010 randomized controlled trial assessed the effect of aged garlic extract as an additional therapy in patients who have uncontrolled hypertension despite taking hypertension prescription medications.7 The participantsweregiveneitheragedgarlicextract960mgdailyfor12weeksorplacebodailyfor12weeks. The average systolic blood pressure decreased by 10.2 mmHg in the garlic group, in comparison to the placebo group. A2016study investigatedtheeffectofagedgarlicextractonbloodpressureandothercardiovascularrisk factors in patients with uncontrolled hypertension.8 The study participants were randomly assigned to aged garlic extract 1.2 g daily for 12 weeks or placebo daily for 12 weeks. In the garlic group, the average systolicbloodpressurewassignificantlyreducedby11.5mmHg.And,theaveragediastolicbloodpressure was reduced by 6.3mmHg. A meta-analysis done in 2016 reviewed 20 clinical trials on the effect of garlic supplements on blood pressure.9 Overall, the average systolic blood pressure decreased by 5.1 mmHg and the average diastolic blood pressure decreased by 2.5 mmHg. In participants with blood pressures ≥ 140/90 mmHg at the start of the clinical trials, greater reductions in systolic blood pressure (by 8.7 mmHg) and diastolic blood pressure (by 6.1 mmHg) wereobserved.

  2. Lastly, a recent review and meta-analysis published in 2020 looked at 12 clinical trials on the effect of garlic on blood pressure in people with hypertension.10 Garlic reduced the systolic blood pressure by an averageof8.3mmHgandthediastolicbloodpressurebyanaverageof5.5mmHg,whichwereverysimilar tothereductionsbythestandardhypertensionprescriptionmedications.Thisreductioninbloodpressure was associated with a 16-40% reduction in the risk of developing heartdisease. How do you takegarlic? The garlic supplement is made from the bulb of the garlic plant.1 The supplement is available as tablets, capsules, and topical oil.1 Garlic is not approved as a drug by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It can be challenging to determine how much garlic to consume as there are no official recommended dosages. It is recommended to start with a low dosage and increase slowly until the desired effect is reached. Prior to using garlic, have a discussion with your doctor to make sure it is appropriate touse. Safety ofgarlic Garlic is generally well tolerated. Most common side effects are bad breath, body odor, heartburn, and upset stomach.1,2 Garlic may cause an increase in the bleeding risk. There have been reports of bleeding aftersurgeryinpeopletakinggarlic.2Thesafetyofgarlicduringpregnancyandlactationhasnotbeenwell studied.2 Garlic does not have serious interactions with any medications. It may reduce the level of isoniazid (a tuberculosismedication)inthebody,leadingtothedecreasedeffectivenessofisoniazid.2Garlicmayalso increasetherateofbreakdownofsomeHIV/AIDSdrugs,sotheyarenotaseffectiveintreatingHIV/AIDS.2 In addition, garlic interacts with oral contraceptives and anticoagulants/antiplatelets.2 It may reduce the level of estrogens in the body, reducing the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.2 It slows blood clotting. So,takinggarlicwithanticoagulants(e.g.warfarin,heparin,Lovenox,Eliquis,Xarelto)orantiplatelets(e.g. aspirin, Plavix) may increase the risk ofbleeding.2 Conclusion Garlic is currently used as a dietary supplement for hypertension. It works in the body by increasing a chemicalinthebodycallednitricoxide.Thiscausesrelaxationanddilationofbloodvessels,leadingtothe lowering in blood pressure. Study findings showed that garlic lowered blood pressure in people with hypertension. Before using garlic for hypertension, please consult your doctor to determine that it is safe and appropriate foryou. You can find various supplement and health related tips and articles from our websitenatures- reveal.com References: “Garlic.” National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/garlic. Sept. 2016. Accessed Oct. 22,2020. “Garlic.” WebMD. https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-300/garlic. Accessed Oct. 22,2020. “What are the benefits of garlic?” Medical News Today. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/265853. Aug. 18, 2017. Accessed Oct. 23,2020. “What is High Blood Pressure?” American Heart Association. https://www.heart.org/en/health- topics/high-blood-pressure/the-facts-about-high-blood-pressure/what-is-high-blood-pressure. Oct. 13, 2016. Accessed Oct. 23,2020.

  3. “Understanding Blood Pressure Readings.” American Heart Association. https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/understanding-blood-pressure- readings. Oct. 23,2020. Ried, Karin, and Peter Fakler. “Potential of garlic (Allium sativum) in lowering high blood pressure: mechanisms of action and clinical relevance.” Integrated blood pressure control vol. 7 71-82. 9 Dec. 2014,doi:10.2147/IBPC.S51434 Ried, Karin et al. “Aged garlic extract lowers blood pressure in patients with treatedbut uncontrolled hypertension: a randomised controlled trial.” Maturitas vol. 67,2 (2010): 144-50. doi:10.1016/j.maturitas.2010.06.001 Ried, Karin et al. “The effect of aged garlic extract on blood pressure and other cardiovascular risk factors in uncontrolled hypertensives: the AGE at Heart trial.” Integrated blood pressure control vol. 9 9-21. 27 Jan. 2016,doi:10.2147/IBPC.S93335 Ried, Karin. “Garlic Lowers Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Individuals, RegulatesSerum Cholesterol, and Stimulates Immunity: An Updated Meta-analysis and Review.” The Journal of nutrition vol. 146,2 (2016): 389S-396S.doi:10.3945/jn.114.202192 Ried, Karin. “Garlic lowers blood pressure in hypertensive subjects, improves arterial stiffness and gut microbiota: A review and meta-analysis.” Experimental and therapeutic medicine vol. 19,2 (2020): 1472-1478.doi:10.3892/etm.2019.8374 **VisitourwebsiteformoreinformationabouthealthandSupplement natures-reveal.com**

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