GARLIC PE

DESCRIPTION
It's not just for warding off vampires anymore ¨C garlic (the stinking rose) has been used for centuries for its reported benefits in promoting heart health and preventing infection.

EFFICACY
• Reduces serum cholesterol (and triglycerides)
• Inhibits platelet aggregation (thins blood)
• Lowers blood pressure

THEORY
The cardioprotective benefits associated with garlic are generally attributed to the various sulfur compounds that can be isolated from the raw clove. These compounds, which include alliin, allicin, S-allyl-cysteine, S-methyl-cysteine and many others are found in varying concentrations in garlic, chives, leeks, shallots and onions, but the chemical composition may vary considerable depending on processing methods. The chemical responsible for the pungent smell of garlic, allicin, is produced from alliin via the action of alliinase and is thought to contribute to many of the health effects associated with garlic supplements.