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General description	Garlic extract with benefits on cardiovascular system.
Found	- garlic (Allium sativum)
Anti-aging role	- prevent cardiovascular diseases - rise blood HDL level - lower blood LDL, total cholesterol and triglyceride level - lower blood pressure - prevent atherosclerosis - prevent LDL and lipid peroxidation - antibacterial effect - reduce frequency and symptoms of cold and flu - improve overall cognitive function - rise T-lymphocytes, NK cells and gamma interferon level - reduce symptoms of hepatopulmonary syndrome - rise blood adiponectin blood level - lover hepatic enzymes blood level - antioxidant
Deficiency symptoms	Not possible.
Therapeutic doses	- fresh garlic: 2 - 5 g/day - dry garlic powder: 0,5 - 1,2 g/day - garlic oil: 2-5 mg/day - garlic extract: 300 - 1000 mg/day
Maximum safe level	- fresh garlic: 400 mg/kg body weight (about 25 g) - toxic in higher doses
Side effects	- bad garlic breath - burning sense in mouth and stomach - heartburn - gases - nausea, vomiting - diarrhea
Contraindications	- pregnancy, lactating
Interactions	- anticoagulants - antihypertensive drugs - isoniaside

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