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There is some evidence that garlic may help lower blood pressure.
How Does Garlic Affect Blood Pressure?
Research indicates that garlic can lower blood pressure.
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Garlic can help support a 16% to 40% reduction in the risk of having a cardiovascular event.
In addition, garlic use showed fewer side effects than standard medications.
While research suggests garlic can help lower your blood pressure.
It should still not be considered atreatment option.
How Much Garlic Does It Take?
In most cases, higher doses consisting of 400 to 2,400 mg daily provided the best results.
Are Garlic Supplements Safe?
Garlic supplements usually consist of dried and pulverized whole cloves.
The effectiveness of natural blood pressure remedies depends on several factors, including genetics.
These conditions usually require medications.
Garlic is considered safe for most people to consume.
However, garlic poses the risk of drug interactions and other side effects for some.
You may have side effects if you have GERD, heartburn, or other GI conditions.
Garlic may also pose potential health risks for people taking certain drugs such as blood thinners.
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