PMID: Exp Ther Med. 2020 Feb ;19(2):1472-1478. Epub 2019 Dec 27. PMID: 32010325 Abstract Title: Garlic lowers blood pressure in hypertensive subjects, improves arterial stiffness and gut microbiota: A review and meta-analysis. Abstract: Garlic supplements have shown effectiveness in reducing blood pressure in hypertensive patients, similarly to first-line standard anti-hypertensive medications. Kyolic garlic has also …
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Potential benefits of garlic and other dietary supplements for the management of hypertension.
PMID: Exp Ther Med. 2020 Feb ;19(2):1479-1484. Epub 2019 Dec 27. PMID: 32010326 Abstract Title: Potential benefits of garlic and other dietary supplements for the management of hypertension. Abstract: Elevated blood pressure is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Although some effective drug treatments are available, a relatively large proportion of patients have uncontrolled …
Aged garlic extract has a positive impact on endothelial function in patients with T2DM.
PMID: Exp Ther Med. 2020 Feb ;19(2):1485-1489. Epub 2019 Dec 27. PMID: 32010327 Abstract Title: Short-term impact of aged garlic extract on endothelial function in diabetes: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Abstract: Impaired endothelial function portends an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Vascular oxidative stress and systemic inflammation play a critical role in the pathogenesis …
Aged garlic extract may exert several positive direct effects on the development and progression of cardiovascular diseases.
PMID: Exp Ther Med. 2020 Feb ;19(2):1490-1499. Epub 2019 Dec 27. PMID: 32010328 Abstract Title: Effects of aged garlic extract on arterial elasticity in a placebo-controlled clinical trial using EndoPAT™ technology. Abstract: Cardiovascular diseases are the main cause of death in the industrialized world, with the main risk factors being elevated blood pressure and blood …
S-allyl-l-cysteine protects hepatocytes from alcohol-induced apoptosis.
PMID: FEBS Open Bio. 2019 07 ;9(7):1327-1336. Epub 2019 Jun 17. PMID: 31161729 Abstract Title: S-allyl-l-cysteine (SAC) protects hepatocytes from alcohol-induced apoptosis. Abstract: Hepatocyte apoptosis is frequently observed in alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD), which ranks among the 30 leading causes of death worldwide. In the current study, we explored the impact of S-allyl-l-cysteine (SAC), an …
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Neuroprotective mechanisms of S-allyl-L-cysteine in neurological disease.
PMID: Exp Ther Med. 2020 Feb ;19(2):1565-1569. Epub 2019 Dec 27. PMID: 32010340 Abstract Title: Neuroprotective mechanisms of-allyl-L-cysteine in neurological disease. Abstract: -allyl-L-cysteine (SAC) is a sulfur-containing amino acid present in garlic and exhibits a wide range of biological activities such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer agent. An earlier study demonstrated that SAC ameliorates oxidative …
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Antimicrobial resistance of three common molecularly identified pathogenic bacteria to Allium aqueous extracts.
PMID: Microb Pathog. 2020 Feb 8 ;142:104028. Epub 2020 Feb 8. PMID: 32045644 Abstract Title: Antimicrobial resistance of three common molecularly identified pathogenic bacteria to Allium aqueous extracts. Abstract: The aim of this work was to evaluate the in vitro bacterial inhibition of different types of garlic on Escherichia coli ATCC 25922, Listeria monocytogenes and …
These findings suggested that current evidence may support garlic as an adjunct to pharmacological management of metabolic diseases.
PMID: Postgrad Med J. 2020 Feb 12. Epub 2020 Feb 12. PMID: 32051282 Abstract Title: Effect of garlic intake on inflammatory mediators: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Garlic is a species in the onion genus,. Data have shown that garlic has anti-inflammatory activity; however, the findings are inconclusive and …
Garlic (Allium sativum) as an antidote or a protective agent against natural or chemical toxicities: A comprehensive update review.
PMID: Phytother Res. 2020 Feb 18. Epub 2020 Feb 18. PMID: 32068926 Abstract Title: Garlic (Allium sativum) as an antidote or a protective agent against natural or chemical toxicities: A comprehensive update review. Abstract: Garlic (Allium sativum, Liliaceae) is used widely as a spice and medicinal herb not only in its native region (Central Asia …
Mango leaf extract with quercetin attenuates muscle damage and accelerates recovery after strenuous exercise.
PMID: Nutrients. 2020 Feb 26 ;12(3). Epub 2020 Feb 26. PMID: 32110986 Abstract Title: Supplementation with a Mango Leaf Extract (Zynamite®) in Combination with Quercetin Attenuates Muscle Damage and Pain and Accelerates Recovery after Strenuous Damaging Exercise. Abstract: Prolonged or unusual exercise may cause exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD). To test whether Zynamite®, a mango leaf …
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