Garlic for High Blood Pressure
Evidence-Based Natural Remedy Guide
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How Garlic Helps with High Blood Pressure
Aged garlic extract stimulates nitric oxide production, which dilates blood vessels and lowers blood pressure. Multiple meta-analyses confirm garlic reduces systolic BP by 7-10 mmHg.
🔬 What the Research Says
A 2020 meta-analysis in Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine of 12 trials found aged garlic extract reduced systolic blood pressure by an average of 8.3 mmHg in hypertensive patients.
[1] Garlic supplementation and blood pressure: a meta-analysis — Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine (2020)
📋 How to Use
Take aged garlic extract supplements daily. Raw garlic is less effective for BP than aged extract. Consistency is important - effects build over 8-12 weeks.
💊 Recommended Dosage
600-1200mg aged garlic extract daily (e.g., Kyolic). Or 4 fresh garlic cloves daily.
⚠️ Side Effects & Cautions
Garlic breath. May interact with blood pressure medications - monitor closely. Avoid before surgery.
🛒 Where to Buy Garlic
Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract Cardiovascular
★★★★★ 4.7 · $15-25
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📚 Sources
- Garlic supplementation and blood pressure: a meta-analysis — Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine (2020)
Last reviewed: February 2026 · Medical disclaimer applies
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