Garlic and Reduced Low-Density Lipoprotein Level

Doses used in studies

Time to effect

Median: 8 weeks · IQR 8 weeks–8 weeks · Range 8 weeks–8 weeks — Reported in 1 of 2 studies

Safety in these studies

Overall tolerabilityNo significant difference
The incidence of adverse reactions in the garlic group was slightly higher, but not statistically significant
from: Meta-analysis on the safety and efficacy of long-term garlic consumption as an adjunctive
bad breathReported
gastrointestinal discomfort and bad breath being the most common side effects
from: Meta-analysis on the safety and efficacy of long-term garlic consumption as an adjunctive
gastrointestinal discomfortReported
gastrointestinal discomfort and bad breath being the most common side effects
from: Meta-analysis on the safety and efficacy of long-term garlic consumption as an adjunctive

2 of 2 papersPopulation:

Effects of Garlic on Glucose Parameters and Lipid Profile: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Randomized Controlled Trials.