Health and Wellness Concepts

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Today’s topic: Allicin: Enhancing Important Aspects of Cardiovascular Well-being

Humans convert some allicin into diallyl disulfide and diallyl trisulfide. These secondary phytonutrients were shown recently to impact the sequence of cholesterol synthesis in the human liver. The effect of these garlic compounds in modulating healthy cholesterol metabolism and supporting antioxidant effects on blood lipids, thereby protecting their integrity and function, all add up to extremely powerful support for long-lasting healthy cardiovascular function. By impacting areas as diverse as cholesterol metabolism, arterial health, and blood sugar metabolism, garlic and its important phytonutrient constituents have become an integral part of a comprehensive plan designed to support cardiovascular wellness.

Support Blood Pressure Levels that are Normal

It was found that garlic and a number of other garlic extracts could have explicit benefits for humans in the cardiovascular area. The authors of this meta-analysis published in 2008 reviewed literature dealing with the blood-pressure regulating properties of garlic in humans. They found that the intake of garlic in foods and supplements contributes to the maintenance of blood pressure levels that are considered healthy in humans. It was also found that allicin is the blood-pressure regulating factor that is found in garlic, and that garlic’s hydrogen sulfide production is also a contributory factor. In an independent review, a second group of researchers reviewed studies associating the intake of garlic supplements with the effects on blood pressure. The researchers also concluded that garlic supplements were able to support blood pressure level maintenance, for levels that are already in a normal range.

Researchers are in agreement that garlic ingestion supports healthy blood pressure, which is just another reason why you should consider including garlic in your daily nutritional routine.

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