Garlic ranks highly among foods that help prevent disease, largely due to its high content of organosulfur compounds and antioxidant activity. Garlic is considered to be by some a wonder herb. As more research was done it was found that the active component in garlic was a chemical called allicin. Aged garlic extract provides the health benefits of fresh garlic, without its unpleasant side effects. The process increases antioxidant levels, well above those of the fresh bulb and converts harsh unstable compounds, such as allicin to stable health-promoting substances. Most of the modern research on garlic has concentrated on its ability to lower cholesterol and blood pressure as well as offering protection against strokes and heart disease. Scientists have also looked at the role garlic plays in helping prevent the formation of blood clots. Garlic and garlic-derived supplements can help reduce the risk of heart disease in several important ways. A review of recent clinical trials, published in the Journal of Hypertension, showed that taking garlic tablets cut volunteers' blood pressure by between one and five per cent. These results led the report's authors to conclude that taking supplements could cut the incidence of stroke by anything from 30-40 per cent, while heart disease could be reduced by 20-25 percent. It also slows hardening of arteries (atherosclerosis) and helps maintain their elasticity.

Recommended Use: Take 2-4 capsules twice daily. Use as food supplement only.