Calcium is a mineral found in many foods. The body needs calcium to maintain strong bones and to carry out many important functions. Almost all calcium is stored in bones and teeth, where it supports their structure and hardness.

The body also needs calcium for muscles to move and for nerves to carry messages between the brain and every body part. In addition, calcium is used to help blood vessels move blood throughout the body and to help release hormones and enzymes that affect almost every function in the human body.

How much calcium do I need?

The amount of calcium you need each day depends on your age. Average daily recommended amounts are listed below in milligrams (mg):

What foods provide calcium?

Calcium is found in many foods. You can get recommended amounts of calcium by eating a variety of foods, including the following:

• Milk, yogurt, and cheese are the main food sources of calcium for the majority of people in the United States.
• Kale, broccoli, and Chinese cabbage are fine vegetable sources of calcium.
• Fish with soft bones that you eat, such as canned sardines and salmon, are fine animal sources of calcium.
• Most grains (such as breads, pastas, and unfortified cereals), while not rich in calcium, add significant amounts of calcium to the diet because people eat them often or in large amounts.
• Calcium is added to some breakfast cereals, fruit juices, soy and rice beverages, and tofu. To find out whether these foods have calcium, check the product labels.

Am I getting enough calcium?

Many people don’t get recommended amounts of calcium from the foods they eat. This includes women over the age of 50 and girls 9 to 18 years of age.

Certain groups of people are more likely than others to have trouble getting enough calcium:

• Postmenopausal women because they experience greater bone loss and do not absorb calcium as well. Sufficient calcium intake from food, and supplements if needed, can slow the rate of bone loss.
• Women of childbearing age whose menstrual periods stop (amenorrhea) because they exercise heavily, eat too little, or both. They need sufficient calcium to cope with the resulting decreased calcium absorption, increased calcium losses in the urine, and slowdown in the formation of new bone.
• People with lactose intolerance cannot digest this natural sugar found in milk and experience symptoms like bloating, gas, and diarrhea when they drink more than small amounts at a time. They usually can eat other calcium-rich dairy products that are low in lactose, such as yogurt and many cheeses, and drink lactose-reduced or lactose-free milk.
• Vegans (vegetarians who eat no animal products) and ovo-vegetarians (vegetarians who eat eggs but no dairy products), because they avoid the dairy products that are a major source of calcium in other people’s diets.

Many factors can affect the amount of calcium absorbed from the digestive tract, including:

• Age. Efficiency of calcium absorption decreases as people age. Recommended calcium intakes are higher for people over age 70.
• Vitamin D intake. This vitamin, present in some foods and produced in the body when skin is exposed to sunlight, increases calcium absorption.
• Other components in food. Both oxalic acid (in some vegetables and beans) and phytic acid (in whole grains) can reduce calcium absorption. People who eat a variety of foods don’t have to consider these factors. They are accounted for in the calcium recommended intakes, which take absorption into account.

Many factors can also affect how much calcium the body eliminates in urine, feces, and sweat. These include consumption of alcohol- and caffeine-containing beverages as well as intake of other nutrients (protein, sodium, potassium, and phosphorus). In most people, these factors have little effect on calcium status.

What happens if I don’t get enough calcium?

Insufficient intakes of calcium do not produce obvious symptoms in the short term because the body maintains calcium levels in the blood by taking it from bone. Over the long term, intakes of calcium below recommended levels have health consequences, such as causing low bone mass (osteopenia) and increasing the risks of osteoporosis and bone fractures.

Symptoms of serious calcium deficiency include numbness and tingling in the fingers, convulsions, and abnormal heart rhythms that can lead to death if not corrected. These symptoms occur almost always in people with serious health problems or who are undergoing certain medical treatments.

What are some effects of calcium on health?

Scientists are studying calcium to understand how it affects health. Here are several examples of what this research has shown:

Bone health and osteoporosis
Bones need plenty of calcium and vitamin D throughout childhood and adolescence to reach their peak strength and calcium content by about age 30. After that, bones slowly lose calcium, but people can help reduce these losses by getting recommended amounts of calcium throughout adulthood and by having a healthy, active lifestyle that includes weight-bearing physical activity.

Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones in older adults (especially women) in which the bones become porous, fragile, and more prone to fracture. Osteoporosis is a serious public health problem for more than 10 million adults in the United States. Adequate calcium and vitamin D intakes as well as regular exercise are essential to keep bones healthy throughout life.

High blood pressure
Some studies have found that getting recommended intakes of calcium can reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure (hypertension). One large study in particular found that eating a diet high in low-fat and fat-free dairy products, vegetables, and fruits lowered blood pressure.

Cancer
Studies have examined whether calcium supplements or diets high in calcium might lower the risks of developing cancer of the colon or rectum or (in men) increase the risk of prostate cancer. The research to date provides no clear answers. Given that cancer develops over many years, longer term studies are needed.

Kidney stones
Most kidney stones are rich in calcium oxalate. Some studies have found that higher intakes of calcium from dietary supplements are linked to a greater risk of kidney stones, especially among older adults. But calcium from foods does not appear to cause kidney stones. For most people, other factors (such as not drinking enough fluids) probably have a larger effect on the risk of kidney stones than calcium intake.

Weight loss
Several studies have shown that getting more calcium helps lower body weight or reduce weight gain over time. However, the best studies have found that calcium—from foods or dietary supplements—has little if any effect on body weight and amounts of body fat.

Can calcium be harmful? Calcium Overdose.

Getting too much calcium can cause constipation. It might also interfere with the body’s ability to absorb iron and zinc, but this effect is not well established. In adults, too much calcium (from dietary supplements but not food) might increase the risk of kidney stones.

The safe upper limits for calcium are listed below. Most people do not get amounts above the upper limits from food alone; excess intakes usually come from the use of calcium supplements. Surveys show that some older women in the United States probably get amounts somewhat above the UL since the use of calcium supplements is common among these women.

Calcium interactions with drugs and supplements

Calcium dietary supplements can interact  or interfere with certain medicines that you take, and some medicines can lower or raise calcium levels in the body. Here are some examples:

• Calcium can reduce the absorption of these drugs when taken together:
  • Bisphosphonates (to treat osteoporosis)
  • Antibiotics of the fluoroquinolone and tetracycline families
  • Levothyroxine (to treat low thyroid activity)
  • Phenytoin (an anticonvulsant)
  • Tiludronate disodium (to treat Paget’s disease).

• Diuretics differ in their effects. Thiazide-type diuretics (such as Diuril® and Lozol®) reduce calcium excretion by the kidneys which in turn can raise blood calcium levels too high. But loop diuretics (such as Lasix® and Bumex®) increase calcium excretion and thereby lower blood calcium levels.
• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium increase calcium loss in the urine.
• Mineral oil and stimulant laxatives reduce calcium absorption.
• Glucocorticoids (such as prednisone) can cause calcium depletion and eventually osteoporosis when people use them for months at a time.

Tell your doctor, pharmacist, and other health care providers about any dietary supplements and medicines you take. They can tell you if those dietary supplements might interact or interfere with your prescription or over-the-counter medicines or if the medicines might interfere with how your body absorbs, uses, or breaks down nutrients.

What kinds of calcium dietary supplements are available?

Calcium is found in many multivitamin-mineral supplements, though the amount varies by product. Dietary supplements that contain only calcium or calcium with other nutrients such as vitamin D are also available. Check the Supplement Facts label to determine the amount of calcium provided.

The two main forms of calcium dietary supplements are carbonate and citrate. Calcium carbonate is inexpensive, but is absorbed best when taken with food. Some over-the-counter antacid products, such as Tums® and Rolaids®, contain calcium carbonate. Each pill or chew provides 200–400 mg of calcium. Calcium citrate, a more expensive form of the supplement, is absorbed well on an empty or a full stomach. In addition, people with low levels of stomach acid (a condition more common in people older than 50) absorb calcium citrate more easily than calcium carbonate. Other forms of calcium in supplements and fortified foods include gluconate, lactate, and phosphate.

Calcium absorption is best when a person consumes no more than 500 mg at one time. So a person who takes 1,000 mg/day of calcium from supplements, for example, should split the dose rather than take it all at once.

Calcium supplements may cause gas, bloating, and constipation in some people. If any of these symptoms occur, try spreading out the calcium dose throughout the day, taking the supplement with meals, or changing the supplement brand or calcium form you take.

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Functional Foods are foods or dietary components that may provide a health benefit beyond basic nutrition. You can take greater control of your health through the food choices you make, knowing that some foods can provide specific health benefits. Examples can include fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fortified or enhanced foods and beverages, and some dietary supplements. Biologically active components in functional foods may impart health benefits or desirable physiological effects. Functional attributes of many traditional foods are being discovered, while new food products are being developed with beneficial components.

Scientific Criteria for Functional Foods and Functional Components

Many academic, scientific, and regulatory organizations are considering ways to establish the scientific basis to support and further validate claims for functional components or the foods containing them. FDA regulates food products according to their intended use and the nature of claims made on the package. Five types of health-related statements or claims are allowed on food and dietary supplement labels:

•  Nutrient content claims indicate the presence of a specific nutrient at a certain level.

•  Structure and function claims describe the effect of dietary components on the normal structure or function of the body.

•  Dietary guidance claims describe the health benefits of broad categories of foods.

•  Qualified health claims convey a developing relationship between components in the diet and risk of disease, as reviewed by the FDA and supported by the weight of credible scientific evidence available.

•  Health claims confirm a relationship between components in the diet and risk of disease or health condition, as approved by FDA and supported by significant scientific agreement.

A large body of credible scientific research is needed to confirm the benefits of any particular food or component. For functional foods to deliver their potential public health benefits, consumers must have a clear understanding of and a strong confidence in the scientific criteria that are used to document health statements and claims. The scientific community continues to increase its understanding of the potential for functional foods and their role in health.

Examples of Functional Components

Here is a list for Functional components, the foods that contain them and the nutritional benefit we gain from eating them and including them in our everyday diet plan.

* Examples are not an all-inclusive list.
** FDA approved health claim established for component.
*** Preformed vitamin A is found in foods that come from animals. Provitamin A carotenoids are found in many darkly colored fruits and vegetables and are a major source of vitamin A for vegetarians.

Nutrigenomics “Personalized Nutrition”

As scientific and technological advances develop in the field of health and nutrition, more and more focus has been directed toward the emerging field of nutrigenomics or “personalized nutrition.” The science of nutrigenomics involves the application of the human genome to nutrition and personal health to provide individual dietary recommendations. By using an individual’s unique genetic makeup and nutritional requirements to tailor recommendations, consumers may one day have a greater ability to reduce their risk of disease.

Personalizing nutrition to an individual’s unique genetic makeup has the potential for positive health outcomes overall. Choosing an individualized approach, over a more traditional or general approach, to health and nutrition recommendations can provide consumers with the most appropriate and beneficial information for their specific nutritional needs. While personalized nutrition seems promising, research is still in the preliminary stages, and years may pass before accurate and effective recommendations can be made for individuals.

Functional foods are an important part of an overall healthful lifestyle that includes a balanced diet and physical activity. People should strive to consume a wide variety of foods, including the examples listed here. These examples are not “magic bullets.” The best advice is to include a variety of foods, which would provide many potentially beneficial components.

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Cherry Facts and Nutrition Information

Cherries are drupes, or stone fruits, related to plums and more distantly to peaches and nectarines. They have been enjoyed since the Stone Age-pits were found in several Stone Age caves in Europe. The Romans carried cherries throughout Europe and England along the routes of conquest.

Cherries are grown in several regions, but seventy percent of the cherries produced in the United States come from four states (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Utah).

There are two main types of cherries: sweet and sour. Sour cherries (tart cherries) are lower in calories and higher in vitamin C and beta carotene than sweet cherries. The Montgomery Sour Cherry (Montgomery Tart Cherry) is the best known sour cherry or tart cherry.

What is the difference between tart cherries and sweet cherries?

Sweet cherries are grown primarily for fresh eating. The tart cherry, also called “red tart”, “sour cherry”, or Montmorency, is widely used for canning and processing to make jams, preserves, and pies. Tart cherry pie filling is the number one pie filling sold in the U.S. The name “Montmorency” refers to the most widely grown variety of tart cherries.

Tart cherries have a distinctive, bright red color. In fact, the same compounds that give tarts their color contain the antioxidant properties that researchers are investigating.

While sweet cherries are grown in several parts of the country, tarts are grown primarily in northwestern Michigan. Michigan has 3.8 million tart cherry trees. All of the recent research into the health benefits of cherries is referring to tart cherries.

The tart cherry offers a number natural health benefits and is a source for a number of nutrients. The amazing stories of the natural health benefits have been passed down from generation to generation. They have been passed from mother to daughter and grandfather to grandson.

Cherries to Help you Sleep

The University of Texas Health Science Center recently began to quantify the availability and activity of the melatonin in cherry products. Melatonin is a potent antioxidant for which there is extensive evidence showing it to be significant in improving the body’s circadian rhythms and natural sleep patterns.

In their preliminary work, Dr. Russel Reiter and Dr. Dun-xian Tan used radioimmunoassay (RIA) and high performance liquid chromatography with electrochemical detection (HPLC-EC) to identify substantial levels of melatonin in tart cherry juice concentrate. The amount of melatonin found, says Dr. Reiter, “is extremely significant.”Although melatonin is found in the body in extremely small quantities, slight increases in melatonin levels can produce very positive results.

Researchers are now working to determine the amount of active melatonin available to the human body after the consumption of tart cherry juice or other cherry products. Once identified, researchers will be able to calculate the optimum level of cherries that should be consumed to achieve the greatest health benefit. Dr. Reiter points out, “as we age, the human body’s ability to produce melatonin decreases,” so it may be beneficial to find a way to increase melatonin levels, particularly for the elderly. Including cherries as part of a healthy diet could be a way to do this.

Melatonin is a powerful antioxidant considered more potent that vitamins C, E, and A, because it is soluble both in fat and water.

New Research Shows the Power of Cherries

Antioxidant Capacity of Selected Fruits – Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) Units per 100 grams

Recently published research conducted at Michigan State University investigated a range of fruits and berries for the level and activity of anthocyanins found in each.

Researchers analyzed the ability of the fruits to help maintain a healthy body and act as antioxidants to destroy free radicals. The researchers then quantified the anthocyanin levels of tart and sweet cherries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, elderberries and bilberries.

Researchers discovered that the antioxidant activity of anthocyanins from cherries was superior to vitamin E at a test concentration of 125 g/ml.

Anthocyanins 1 and 2 are present in both cherries and raspberries. The yields of pure anthocyanins 1 and 2 in 100 g in cherries and raspberries were the highest of the fruits tested at 26.5 and 24 mg, respectively. Fresh blackberries and strawberries contained only anthocyanin 2 at a total level of 22.5 and 18.2 mg/100 g, respectively; whereas anthocyanins 1 and 2 were not found in bilberries, blueberries, cranberries or elderberries.

Cherries and a healthy cardiovascular system

Cherries are packed with powerful health-promoting properties. Research indicates tart cherries contain at least 17 natural compounds including beta carotene, vitamin A, Melatonin and phenol compounds known as flavonoids.
Studies suggest flavonoids help promote cardiovascular health. Some of the specific flavonoids in cherries include anthocyanins, proanthocyanins and anthocyanidins. Anthocyanins are naturally occurring compounds that give fruits, vegetables and plants their vibrant color. Tart cherries are a good source of these vital flavonoids.

Brunswick Labs located in Wareham, MA discovered that tart cherries also contain a class of compounds called SOD (super oxide dismutase), which act as super scavengers of dangerous free radicals throughout the body. Very few foods contain SOD and the human body is often lacking in SOD.

Cherries and healthy joint function

The good news about the health benefits of cherries continues to increase. According to ongoing research, Montmorency tart cherries are a rich source of antioxidants. In addition, there are beneficial compounds in Montmorency tart cherries that may help maintain healthy joint function.

Other fruits and vegetable do not have the unique anthocyanin and antioxidant makeup similar to those of tart cherries.

While the research on the exact mechanisms that give cherries their unique ability to maintain healthy joint function, many consumers are discovering that tart cherry juice and other cherry products can help maintain an active lifestyle.

Short List of Some Benefits of Tart Cherries:

• Nature’s sleep support -supports natural sleep and relaxation
• Fight free radicals
• Supports the Immune system
• Supports balanced mood
• Anti-aging properties
• Supports the body’s response to stress, and worry
• Tart cherries are a potent antioxidant, packed with Melatonin
• Support joint mobility
• Support joint and muscle comfort
• Support cardiovascular health
• To manage post-exercise recovery with cherries

Tart Cherry Supplements and Tart Cherry Products

The tart cherry offers a number of ways to enjoy the natural health benefits including dried tart cherries, tart cherry juice concentrate, tart cherry capsules and more. Below are some of the ways and sources to incorporate tart cherries into your daily diet.

• Dried Tart Cherries: A handful of dried cherries make a great healthy snack or an addition to your morning cereal. They also make a good alternative to the candy in the candy jar next to your computer. Dried cherries make a great choice since they are available year round.
• Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate: It takes approximately 100 tart cherries to make one ounce of tart cherry juice. Tart cherry juice concentrate is a concentrated way to get the natural health.
• Tart Cherry Extract (Super Fruit Supplements): Tart cherry supplements are the most convenient and easiest way to get the natural health benefits of the tart cherry. These super fruit dietary supplements start with the whole cherry. The entire tart cherry, excluding the pit and the stem, is used to produce the tart cherry capsules, including the skin and the flesh of the fruit.

Sources for Tart Cherry Supplements and Products:

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The unique micro-climate and mineral-rich soil area of northwestern Michigan produces a wide variety of agricultural products. In fact, the area stretching along hundreds of miles of Lake Michigan shoreline produces some of the world’s finest fruit.

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Powerful Antioxidant

Contrary to popular belief, Maqui berry supplements are almost two times as powerful as the legendary acai berry, when compared side-by-side in an antioxidant absorbency test. Dr. Manny Alvarez, Fox News correspondent, even goes as far as saying, “there’s a new super-fruit in the making!” And by all means, we certainly agree with him on that point. 

The Acai berry only contains somewhere around 160 to 300 when it boils down to the antioxidant value. The Maqui berry has a very high antioxidant value of 820. It’s no secret how much more potent the Maqui berry is than the Acai berry.

Use Maqui Berry To Lose Weight & Detoxify Fast!

The strength of the Maqui berry has already hit the world by storm. The Acai berry used to be the strongest food on the market until the Maqui berry began to make an appearance. Which brings to mind, the Maqui berry has a lot more antioxidants than the Acai berry it’s unbelievable.

When you’re trying to lose weight, get some assistance with the Maqui berry. The Maqui berry will remove any toxins and chemicals which have found a way in your body. This will make your body healthy which in turn makes it more effective when you are trying out methods to lose weight.

The Maqui berry is a also very powerful anti-inflammatory. Many people suffer from inflammation in their bones and joints and they can reduce inflammation with the Maqui berry. An organic supplement that works great for inflammation couldn’t get any better than the Maqui berry.

The #1 detox supplement

That’s right, it’s Maqui berry, and it claims to be three times more powerful than acai berry. Not only does it do a full body detox, but it can help you lose weight naturally and safely.

The Maqui berry is very nutritional due to its high levels of polyphenols and anthocyanins. Not to mention that the Maqui berry is one of your best sources of iron, calcium, vitamin c, and other essential nutrients. The Maqui berry isn’t just a health supplement it is the ultimate health supplement that anyone can benefit from.

How does Maqui berry work?

What actually happens is that the mighty Maqui berry can stand up against all the toxins that seek to cause destruction to our bodies. These risky molecules can wreak havoc on our skin, our cardiovascular processes, our immune system and our bones and joints. In truth, they can weaken and compromise practically all parts of the body. The result is an impaired and diminished physiological system.

With the help of the Maqui berry’s antioxidant abilities, these toxic substances are killed, expelled or counterbalanced. As its effects are nullified and negated, the cells and organs undergo a transformation. Metabolism is restored to optimum capacity, energy stores hike up, detox occurs automatically and weight loss results are seen.

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There are numerous vitamins and minerals that are not developed by your body which are important in its particular daily performance. This is why taking multivitamin supplements is vital for women.

The Importance of Multivitamins for Women

There are six massive reasons why you should include multivitamin supplements in your daily routine:

1. Multivitamin supplements for women can give you the nutritional deficiency that the foods you consume neglects to give.
2. Multivitamin supplements with elevated excellence are useful in extensive diversity of health distresses.
3. It can give you the nutritional maintenance you require every day.
4. Multivitamin supplements are also considered an excellent supply of a lot of nutrients like zinc, calcium and magnesium.
5. It is also believed that many of the nutrients established in a typical multivitamin supplement contain vital functions in combating some forms of chronic ailments of the heart. It can be vital for preventing cancer and osteoporosis as well.
6. Many micronutrients that are not usually offered in your daily regimen in most favorable quantities can be provided sufficiently by multivitamin supplements.

It is necessary for women to take a multivitamin supplement no matter what kind of situation they are in, be it pregnancy or menopause. You should also do the same if you are worried about osteoporosis. Multivitamin supplements for women can preserve your overall physical condition.

How to choose your Multivitamin supplement?

The problem is most multivitamins on the market are not targeted specifically for women in mind. Women have very specific nutritional needs versus men. They need something specific that will improve their health overall and give all the nutrients they need as women. Now there is a solution that will improve your health, and it is called Multivitamin For Her. Taking this multivitamin will improve your hair, skin, and nails. It will boost your immune system and energy levels.

Ultra Herbal Multivitamin for Her

Ultra Herbal Women’s Health Formula is considered one of the fast-rising multivitamin supplements for women.

Health benefits

reported by women taking Ultra Herbal Women’s Health Formula on a regular basis:

• An Enhanced Sense of Well-Being
• Improved Breast Health
• A Stronger, Healthier Heart and Circulatory System
• Less Susceptibility to Colds, Viruses and the Flu
• A Healthier Reproductive System
• Healthier Skin, Hair & Nails
• High Levels of Calcium and Vitamin D for Increased Bone Health
• Improved Blood Profiles

Our final rating for Ultra Herbal Multivitamin for Her

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Common Names—garlic

Latin Names—Allium sativum

What is garlic?

Garlic is a vegetable (Allium sativum) that belongs to the Allium class of bulb-shaped plants, which also includes onions, chives, leeks, and scallions. Garlic is used for flavoring in cooking and is unique because of its high sulfur content. In addition to sulfur, garlic also contains arginine, oligosaccharides, flavonoids, and selenium, all of which may be beneficial to health (1).

The characteristic odor and flavor of garlic comes from sulfur compounds formed from allicin, the major precursor of garlic’s bioactive compounds, which are formed when garlic bulbs are chopped, crushed, or damaged (2). Bioactive compounds are defined as substances in foods or dietary supplements, other than those needed to meet basic nutritional needs, that are responsible for changes in health status.

What are the types of garlic preparations?

Garlic supplements can be classified into four groups: Garlic essential oil, garlic oil macerate, garlic powder, and garlic extract.

• Garlic essential oil is obtained by passing steam through garlic. Commercially available garlic oil capsules generally contain vegetable oil, but only have a small amount of garlic essential oil because of its strong odor.

• Garlic oil macerate products are made from encapsulated mixtures of whole garlic cloves ground into vegetable oil.

• Garlic powder is produced by slicing or crushing garlic cloves, then drying and grinding them into powder. Garlic powder is used as a flavoring agent for condiments and food and is thought to retain the same ingredients as raw garlic.

• Garlic extract is made from whole or sliced garlic cloves that are soaked in an alcohol solution (an extracting solution) for varying amounts of time. Powdered forms of the extract also are available

What Is Garlic Used For?

• Garlic’s most common uses as a dietary supplement. A product that contains vitamins, minerals, herbs or other botanicals, amino acids, enzymes, and/or other ingredients intended to supplement the diet. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has special labeling requirements for dietary supplements that are for high cholesterol, heart disease, and high blood pressure.
• Garlic is also used to prevent certain types of cancer, including stomach and colon cancers.

How Is Garlic Used as a Dietary Supplement?

Garlic cloves can be eaten raw or cooked. They may also be dried or powdered and used in tablets and capsules. Raw garlic cloves can be used to make oils and liquid extracts.

What the Science Says

• Some evidence indicates that taking garlic can slightly lower blood cholesterol levels; studies have shown positive effects for short-term (1 to 3 months) use. However, an NCCAM-funded study on the safety and effectiveness of three garlic preparations (fresh garlic, dried powdered garlic tablets, and aged garlic extract tablets) for lowering blood cholesterol levels found no effect.
• Preliminary research suggests that taking garlic may slow the development of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), a condition that can lead to heart disease or stroke.
• Evidence is mixed on whether taking garlic can slightly lower blood pressure.
• Some studies suggest consuming garlic as a regular part of the diet may lower the risk of certain cancers. However, no clinical trials have examined this. A clinical trial on the long-term use of garlic supplements to prevent stomach cancer found no effect.
• Recent NCCAM-funded research includes studies on how garlic interacts with certain drugs and how it can thin the blood.

Side Effects and Cautions

• Garlic appears to be safe for most adults.
• Side effects include breath and body odor, heartburn, upset stomach, and allergic reactions. These side effects are more common with raw garlic.
• Garlic can thin the blood (reduce the ability of blood to clot) in a manner similar to aspirin. This effect may be a problem during or after surgery. Use garlic with caution if you are planning to have surgery or dental work, or if you have a bleeding disorder. A cautious approach is to avoid garlic in your diet or as a supplement for at least 1 week before surgery.
• Garlic has been found to interfere with the effectiveness of saquinavir, a drug used to treat HIV infection. Its effect on other drugs has not been well studied.
• Tell your health care providers about any complementary and alternative practices you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care.

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