- High blood pressure: Numerous human studies report that garlic may lower blood pressure.
- High cholesterol: Multiple studies in humans have reported small reductions in total blood cholesterol and low-density lipoproteins ("bad cholesterol") over short periods of time (4 to 12 weeks). Effects on high-density lipoproteins ("good cholesterol") are unclear. This remains an area of controversy.
- Heart attack prevention: Garlic may prevent future heart attacks. The effects of garlic on cholesterol levels may be beneficial.
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