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[RC] Natural v. Un? natural???>>Garlic - Eric DrewCan 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 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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