Aged Garlic Extract (AGE)

Cholesterol lowering (statin) drugs have been shown to be more effective when combined with aged garlic extract. A recent study evaluated the effect of garlic therapy on coronary artery calcification, an early sign of atherosclerosis - hardening of the arteries. Results showed a slowing of calcium accumulation in the arteries and are thought to be complementary to the effects of statin therapy.

Even though evidence supports the positive effect on the arteries, it's still now clear exactly how AGE inhibits atherosclerosis. The researchers notes state that it may be related with the reduction of multiple risk factos in cardiovacular diseases such as homocysteine, LDL, LDL oxidation, blood coagulations, and others.

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