Spotlight on garlic supplement: The heart health superstar
If a garlic supplement is not already part of your heart health arsenal, hundreds of scientific studies suggest it should be. In fact, Aged Garlic Extract, or AGE, is one of the most studied herbal medicines today and is one of the most used supplements among people with heart disease. Many studies suggest that aged garlic extract can help improve risk factors for heart disease, including:
Garlic supplement supports healthy blood pressure levels:
Studies have shown that garlic reduces systolic blood pressure by 7 to 16 mm Hg and diastolic pressure by 5 to 9 mm Hg, compared to a placebo.
Controlling bad cholesterol with garlic supplement:
Total cholesterol was reduced by 7 to 29 mg/dL in studies of garlic supplements, compared to a placebo. Scientists suggest that this mild to moderate reduction can be helpful when added to statin drugs or for people who cannot tolerate statin drugs.
Protecting LDL (bad cholesterol) from oxidation:
Oxidized LDL is toxic to the cells lining your arteries and contributes to plaque buildup.
Increasing adiponectin:
This is a hormone that helps protect against inflammation and atherosclerosis, as well as improve insulin sensitivity and blood sugar management.
Thinning the blood:
Garlic helps decrease the stickiness of platelets, which are the blood components involved in clotting. It is important to note that if you are taking a blood-thinning medication such as warfarin, consult your doctor before taking garlic supplements.
Preventing plaque in the arteries:
Preliminary evidence suggests that aged garlic extract may not only help prevent plaque buildup in the arteries but help reverse it slightly.
The elements in garlic that produce a beneficial effect are not entirely clear. While scientists once thought that a sulfur compound in garlic called allicin was the active ingredient responsible for heart health benefits, many studies suggest that it could be any number of garlic compounds contributing to its benefits.
What does A.G.E. mean?
A.G.E. stands for Aged Garlic Extract. It is an odorless, research-backed ingredient produced by extracting and then aging fresh garlic to increase its potency and improve its stability and health-benefiting properties.
Kyolic®'s exclusive Aged Garlic ExtractTM aging process eliminates the unpleasant odor and side effects of fresh garlic. Thoroughly researched, Kyolic® AGE is the best-selling odorless aged garlic extract and has been safe and effective for over 47 years.
Kyolic®'s Aged Garlic ExtractTM Formula 104 Cholesterol Control is a combination of lecithin and 100% organic garlic that promotes healthy cholesterol levels and good cardiovascular health.