ONION (Allium sativum) is not only known as a spice in cooking the flavor, but it has long been used as a traditional herb for treating various diseases. Thousands of research also claims garlic able to overcome and prevent various diseases ranging from cancer to heart and blood vessels. Even so, not a few who claim that the efficacy of garlic has not been particularly significant in preventing and treating these degenerative diseases.
A study in Los Angeles, United States (U.S.) recently revealed new evidence that supports the benefits of garlic for the health of blood vessels. Garlic extract in pill form is believed to have great potential to prevent the occurrence of atherosclerosis or thickening of the blood vessel wall tissue.
Professor Matthew Budoff MD and Naser Ahmadi, MD of Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, which concluded through the results of preliminary research that garlic extract in combination with vitamin B-12, folic acid, vitamin B-6 and L-arginine can inhibit the occurrence of atherosclerosis.
In his research, Budoff involving 65 participants, average age 60 years and have a big enough risk of heart disease. Participants were divided into two groups namely the mengonsumi pill containing extracts of garlic plus vitamins, while the other group were given capsules containing a placebo.
Participants were followed for a year and at the end of the study participants, 58 still survive. Regularly every month, participants should be checked for cholesterol and other blood elements. They also must perform heart scans at the beginning and end of the study.
From the research revealed, the development of atherosclerosis appeared rapidly in those who ate garlic pills than those taking placebo. According to the researchers, the findings were not influenced by factors such as age, sex, degree of severity of atherosclerosis in early studies, high blood pressure, cholesterol levels and diabetes treatment.
Budoff and his team did not explain the content of what is really the biggest influence for the slowing of atherosclerosis. However, garlic extract is believed to provide major benefits reduce levels of homocysteine, an amino acid associated with increased risk of heart disease.
Budoff hope this research will continue to reveal the potential of garlic plus vitamins in slowing coronary artery calcification. Budoff The results were presented at the American Heart Association's 2008 Quality of Care and Outcomes Research in Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke Conference.
The study was funded by Wakunaga of America, the which makes the garlic pill Used in the study. Had Budoff full control over the study.
A study in Los Angeles, United States (U.S.) recently revealed new evidence that supports the benefits of garlic for the health of blood vessels. Garlic extract in pill form is believed to have great potential to prevent the occurrence of atherosclerosis or thickening of the blood vessel wall tissue.
Professor Matthew Budoff MD and Naser Ahmadi, MD of Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, which concluded through the results of preliminary research that garlic extract in combination with vitamin B-12, folic acid, vitamin B-6 and L-arginine can inhibit the occurrence of atherosclerosis.
In his research, Budoff involving 65 participants, average age 60 years and have a big enough risk of heart disease. Participants were divided into two groups namely the mengonsumi pill containing extracts of garlic plus vitamins, while the other group were given capsules containing a placebo.
Participants were followed for a year and at the end of the study participants, 58 still survive. Regularly every month, participants should be checked for cholesterol and other blood elements. They also must perform heart scans at the beginning and end of the study.
From the research revealed, the development of atherosclerosis appeared rapidly in those who ate garlic pills than those taking placebo. According to the researchers, the findings were not influenced by factors such as age, sex, degree of severity of atherosclerosis in early studies, high blood pressure, cholesterol levels and diabetes treatment.
Budoff and his team did not explain the content of what is really the biggest influence for the slowing of atherosclerosis. However, garlic extract is believed to provide major benefits reduce levels of homocysteine, an amino acid associated with increased risk of heart disease.
Budoff hope this research will continue to reveal the potential of garlic plus vitamins in slowing coronary artery calcification. Budoff The results were presented at the American Heart Association's 2008 Quality of Care and Outcomes Research in Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke Conference.
The study was funded by Wakunaga of America, the which makes the garlic pill Used in the study. Had Budoff full control over the study.
