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[RC] Natural v. Un? natural???>>Garlic - Eric Drew

Can Garlic Lower Blood Pressure? 

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/515438_3

Numerous studies have supported as well as refuted the health claims of
garlic consumption. Garlic contains antioxidants which have been reported
to have anti-cancer and anti-cardiovascular disease effects. According to a
2000 report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ),
insufficient evidence exists to allow consumers to draw conclusions about
anti-cancer or anti-cardiovascular disease effects of garlic. In a thorough
review of the literature, the AHRQ found widespread variability in the
dosages and forms of garlic studied (raw, cooked, garlic oil, or commercial
supplements). Garlic preparations may have small, positive, short-term
effects on lipids; however, a sustained effect is unclear. No consistent
reductions in blood pressure were found. Some positive anti-thrombotic
effects were recognized by the agency's critique of the literature.
Therefore, garlic should be used with caution in persons with risk for
bleeding and those on anticoagulant medications (AHRQ, 2000). In addition,
garlic can significantly reduce the levels of protease inhibitor drugs used
in AIDS (James, 2001).

Some investigators have found that garlic can affect blood sugar, and
caution persons with diabetes about its use (DeSmet, 2002). According to
the American Cancer Society (2004), use of a garlic supplement is not
associated with decreased risk of any specific types of cancers. Yet, many
investigators continue to assert that garlic has beneficial effects on
cancer and cardiovascular disease risk factors.

Numerous recent studies show garlic increases endothelial vasodilation
reactivity, reduces hypertension, and diminishes arteriosclerotic plaque
formation (Ashraf, Hussain, & Fahim, 2004; Ganado, Sanz, Padilla, &
Tejerina, 2004; Siegel et al., 2004; Wilburn, King, Glisson, Rockhold, &
Wofford, 2004). Another recent study demonstrated that allicin, garlic's
major biologically active component, induces apoptosis and inhibits growth
of cancer cells of mouse and human origin in vitro (Oommen, Anto, Srinivas,
& Karunagaran, 2004). Animal models were used in another study, which
showed that the organosulfur compounds in garlic induced anti-tumor
activity by active free radical scavenging (Thomson & Ali, 2003). In sum,
the scientific community is divided about the health benefits of garlic,
and investigations will likely continue.

In short Ivermectin and Vaccinations for my horse as I think the "
homeopathic remedies" are just so much hooey not backed by hard science

My boy gets what I know works not what I hope may work




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