New research states that garlic could benefit thousands of Australians with high blood pressure. A daily dose of two pills containing high-potency aged garlic extract seems to help lower blood pressure, according to a study of Adelaide patients published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
The study leader, Karin Ried, said many people had difficulty with high blood pressure despite taking medication.
“What’s exciting is that the garlic was able to reduce blood pressure in that medication-resistant group,” she said.
The garlic extract could work by stimulating nitric oxide in cells, which dilated blood vessels, reducing blood pressure.