Garlic Powder

Hyperlipidemia, Atherosclerosis, Mild Hypertension. Reduce High Blood Pressure Reduce Cholesterol Levels Heart failure in adults Boost Immune System Diabetes Rheumatoid arthritis Gout Respiratory tract infection Bronchitis Asthma Dyspepsia Flatulence.

1-2 capsules 2-3 times daily after meal for 8 - 18 weeks or as advised by the physician.

The World Health Organization cautions against the use of garlic by patients with a known allergy to garlic and those taking warfarin.

Garlic reduces total cholesterol (TC), serum triglycerides (TG) and elevates high density lipoproteins (HDL). It prevents platelet aggregation and thrombus formation, stimulates fibrinolysis, prolongs clotting time, reduces low density lipoprotein (LDL) oxidation. It also reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure and attenuates age and blood pressure related increases in aortic stiffness and reduces blood glucose levels.

None known. There is no adequate data found in Pregnancy and lactation.

Concurrent use of garlic and antiplatelet agents and anticoagulants might increase the potential for prolonged bleeding. Blood clotting times have been reported to double in patients taking warfarin and garlic supplements.

Gastro-intestinal symptoms, changes to the flora of the intestine and allergic reactions are rare.