Garlic oil
Indications
Hyperlipidemia, Atherosclerosis, Mild Hypertension.
Adult Dose
1 - 2 capsules daily for 8-18 weeks or as advised by the physician.
Contra Indications
There is no evidence available on contraindication but it may happen in patients who are hypersensitive to any of its ingredients.
Precautions
There is no evidence available on contraindication but it may happen in patients who are hypersensitive to any of its ingredients.
Pregnancy-Lactation
The safety of Garlic oil in pregnancy has not been established. Therefore, it should be used during pregnancy only under the supervision of a physician.
Interactions
There is no evidence available on drug interaction
Adverse Effects
No known side effects.
Mechanism of Action
The gamma-glutamylcysteines are the compounds in garlic that may lower blood pressure, as indicated by their ability to inhibit angiotensin-converting enzyme in-vitro. Garlic modulates the production and function of both endothelium derived relaxing and constricting factors and this may contribute to its protective effect against hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction.