But there’s an important distinction.
Research involving a specific garlic supplement cannot automatically be used to claim that eating one raw clove every morning will produce the same effect.
The dose, preparation, duration, and chemical composition can all differ.
So if a 58-year-old notices a lower blood-pressure reading after adopting a garlic habit, it would be difficult to conclude that garlic alone caused the change.
Blood pressure can also change because of:
- Weight changes
- Physical activity
- Sodium intake
- Stress
- Sleep
- Alcohol consumption
- Medication
- Overall diet
- Natural variation
Still, garlic remains an interesting food to include in an overall heart-conscious diet.
4. His Cholesterol May Not Change Dramatically
Another popular claim is that garlic “cleans out” cholesterol.
That’s an oversimplification.
Some studies have investigated garlic’s potential effects on cholesterol and other cardiovascular risk factors. Results have varied depending on the type of garlic product and the population being studied.
