Garlic and High Blood Pressure

Garlic has been used for centuries now by the Chinese to help fight Hypertension. American scientists have tested garlic as well back in the 1920s to test its antihypertensive properties. As a proof of its effectiveness, Japan has officially recognized garlic as an antihypertensive remedy for high blood pressure. Garlic is now also widely used in Germany to help prevent Hypertension. .

In fact in a study conducted by Australian researchers at the University of Adelaide, systolic pressures of patients who took garlic supplements were lower compared to those who took placebo.

Its effectiveness in normalizing the blood pressure is because of the fact that it also gives the body substances which are also considered antihypertensive. This includes Magnesium, Phosphorus, Allicin and Adenosine. Aside from lowering the blood pressure, it also normalizes it for those who – on the other hand – have low blood pressure.

Garlic and High Blood Pressure- It's Best Not to Boil It
For garlic to be most effective, it should not be boiled and if possible should be taken fresh. Its juice is actually the most beneficial to those with high blood pressure. It is recommended that people with high blood pressure take one clove of garlic every morning in order to reap its benefits.

Garlic and High Blood Pressure- Suggested Dosages
Doctors however suggest taking between 2-3 cloves of garlic. But you do not have to take it raw or all at once. You can take it separately by incorporating the said amount in the food you eat.

Garlic and High Blood Pressure - A Home Made Garlic Oil Recipe

• Peel eight ounces of garlic 
• Mince the garlic and put it in a wide mouth jar
•  Add enough olive oil to cover the garlic 
• Shake this a few times each day and leave it in a warm place for three days before using on dishes or breads 

Garlic can also be taken with onion because both have good antihypertensive properties.

Garlic Supplements - Another Way To Lower Blood Pressure
If you are uncomfortable with eating raw garlic , you can try taking garlic supplements instead. Through garlic supplements, the body will receive enough amount of Allicin the body needs to help reduce high blood pressure.

However garlic supplements may interact with other prescription drugs you may be taking including Coumadin, Trental, aspirin, gingko and Vitamin E. Because garlic is known as a blood thinner, it is recommended to stop taking any garlic supplements at least two weeks prior to having surgery. 

One big turn off to using garlic to lower blood pressure is the smell. Do brush your teeth after taking fresh garlic to remove its strong odor. Another good way of eliminating the garlic’s odor is by eating parsley. You should also be careful when taking garlic as a remedy for high blood pressure for the first time. If taken in great amounts, it might upset your stomach.

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