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Garlic Supplements

Garlic, Ginger & Bleeding

May 12, 2023
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Does eating raw garlic or ginger increase the risk of bleeding and interact with blood-thinners? Find out in the Concerns and Cautions sections of our Garlic and Ginger Supplements Reviews.

Also see our articles about supplement interactions with blood thinners such as apixaban (Eliquis) and warfarin (Coumadin).

Garlic & Bleeding Risk

June 21, 2022
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How much garlic does it take to increase the risk of bleeding? Find out in the Concerns and Cautions section of our Garlic Supplements Review.

Also see our article about supplements that should be avoided before surgery.

Garlic for Rheumatoid Arthritis?

June 01, 2022
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Can garlic supplementation decrease pain, swelling, or medication use in women with rheumatoid arthritis? Find out in the updated What It Does section of our Garlic Supplements Review.

Black Garlic for Lowering Cholesterol?

February 11, 2022
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Did aged black garlic extract help lower high cholesterol in a recent study? Find out in our Black Garlic section of our Garlic Supplements Review.

Also see our answer to the question: Which supplements or foods help lower cholesterol and keep my heart healthy?

Garlic-Induced Burns

February 02, 2021
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Be aware that garlic applied to the skin may cause severe burns, and dozens of cases have been reported. Find out which form of garlic and type of skin application is particularly dangerous in the Concerns and Cautions section of our Garlic Supplements Review.

Can Garlic Slow Atherosclerosis?

May 01, 2020
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Can taking a garlic supplement slow the build-up of plaque in arteries? See what a new study found in the What It Does section of the Garlic Supplements Review. Also see our top choices for garlic supplements.

Garlic and Blood Pressure

January 22, 2019
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If you have high blood pressure, a particular garlic supplement may provide some benefit, according to a recent study. For details, see the "What It Does" section of the Garlic Supplements Review. Also see our top choices for garlic supplements.

Does Garlic Lower Cholesterol?

February 18, 2012
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Garlic can lower total cholesterol but not by lowering so called "bad" or LDL cholesterol, according to a recent analysis. Find out more in the update to the Garlic Supplements Review, which includes our tests of garlic supplements and information on dosing. More >>