How Does Garlic Lower Blood Pressure And Cholesterol Levels? A Review By Nutrition Professionals
Expert opinion from Madison Deakin
Bachelor's degree, Nutrition and Food science · 3 years of experience · Australia
Garlic contains antioxidant which help to reduce free radicals and oxidative stress in the body. Specifically, garlic helps increase production of glutathione which is vital for many functions in the liver.
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Expert opinion from Cassia D Muller
Bechelor in Nutrition · 2 years of experience · Brazil
In garlic, we find magnesium that helps in the dilation of blood vessels, reducing blood pressure and improving blood circulation. A substance called allicin is also present, which in addition to having a hypotensive effect, also has the effect of reducing LDL (bad cholesterol) and preventing the deposition of cholesterol on the wall of blood vessels.
Expert opinion from Maria Arienti
Postgraduate in Nutritional Support/Bachelor in Nutrition · 13 years of experience · Argentina
Garlic may help reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels by preventing the production of angiotensin II, enhancing the availability of nitric oxide and increasing the production of hydrogen sulfide. Its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties also contribute.
Expert opinion from Madison Deakin
Bachelor's degree, Nutrition and Food science · 3 years of experience · Australia
Garlic contains a compound called allicin which prevents the release of a hormone that contracts blood vessels, therefore increasing blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
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