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Benefits Eating Garlic:
Boosting Your Immune System
 Authority Nutrition
Mar. 22, 2016 11:37AM ESTFOOD

Garlic has been used for centuries as both a food ingredient and

a medicine.
In fact, eating garlic can provide a wide variety of health benefits
(1).

Garlic contains compounds that help the immune system fight

germs.
This includes reduced heart disease risk, improved mental
health and enhanced immune function (2, 3, 4, 5, 6).
This article explains how garlic is particularly protective against
the common cold and the flu.
Garlic Can Boost Immune Function
Garlic contains compounds that help the immune system fight
germs (7, 8).
Whole garlic contains a compound called alliin. When garlic is
crushed or chewed, this compound turns into allicin (with a c),
the main active ingredient in garlic (9).
Allicin contains sulfur, which gives garlic its distinctive smell
and taste (10).
However, allicin is unstable, so it quickly converts to other
sulphur-containing compounds thought to give garlic its
medicinal properties (11).
These compounds have been shown to boost the disease-fighting
response of some types of white blood cells in the body when
they encounter viruses, such as the viruses that cause the
common cold or flu (5, 12).
Bottom Line: Garlic can be crushed, chewed or sliced to produce
allicin, which is thought to give garlic its immune-boosting
properties.
Can Garlic Help Prevent Colds and the Flu?
Garlic has shown promise as a treatment for preventing colds
and the flu.
Studies have shown that garlic reduces the risk of becoming sick
in the first place, as well as how long you stay sick. It can also
reduce the severity of symptoms (13, 14).
One study gave 146 healthy volunteers either garlic supplements
or a placebo for three months. The garlic group had a 63 percent
lower risk of getting a cold and their colds were also 70 percent
shorter (13).
Another study found that colds were on average 61 percent
shorter for subjects who ate 2.56 grams of aged garlic extract
per day, compared to a placebo group. Their colds were also less
severe (14).
If you often get sick with a cold or flu, eating garlic can help
reduce your symptoms or prevent your illness entirely.
However, a review of the evidence found that many of the studies
investigating the effects of garlic on the common cold were of
poor quality (15).
It's also unknown if you need to take garlic constantly or if it also
works as a short-term treatment when you start getting sick.
Bottom Line: Regularly eating garlic may help prevent the
common cold or the flu. If you do get sick, eating garlic can
reduce the severity of your symptoms and help you recover
faster.
How to Maximize the Benefits of Garlic
 The way garlic is processed or prepared can really change its
health benefits.
The enzyme alliinase, which converts alliin into the beneficial
allicin, only works under certain conditions. It can also be
deactivated by heat.
One study found that as little as 60 seconds of microwaving or
45 minutes in the oven can deactivate alliinase and another
study found similar results (16, 17).
However, it was noted that crushing garlic and allowing it to
stand for 10 minutes before cooking can help prevent the loss of
its medicinal properties.
The researchers also state that the loss of health benefits due to
cooking could be compensated for by increasing the amount of
garlic used.
Here are a few ways to maximize the health benefits of garlic:
• Crush or slice all your garlic before you eat it. This increases the
allicin content.
• Before you cook with your crushed garlic, let it stand for 10
minutes.
• Use a lot of garlic—more than one clove per meal, if you can.
Bottom Line: Ensure whole garlic is crushed, chewed or sliced
before it's eaten. Let crushed garlic stand for 10 minutes before
you cook it.
Read page 1
Garlic Supplements
Another easy way to increase your garlic intake is by taking a
supplement.
However, be cautious, as there are no regulated standards for
garlic supplements.
That means the allicin content and quality can vary and so can
the health benefits.
Powdered Garlic

Garlic powder.
Powdered garlic is made from fresh garlic that has been sliced
and dried. It does not contain allicin, but is said to have allicin
potential.
Powdered garlic is processed at low temperatures and then put
inside capsules to protect it from stomach acid.
This helps the enzyme alliinase survive the harsh environment of
the stomach so that it can convert alliin to the beneficial allicin
in the intestine.
Unfortunately, it is unclear how much allicin can be derived from
powdered garlic supplements. This varies greatly depending on
the brand and preparation (18, 19).
Aged Garlic Extract
When raw garlic has been sliced and stored in 15–20 percent
ethanol for more than 1.5 years, it becomes aged garlic extract.
This type of supplement does not contain allicin, but it does
retain the medical properties of garlic. Many of the studies
showing benefits against colds and the flu used aged garlic
extract (2, 10, 20).
Garlic Oil
Garlic oil is also an effective supplement and is made by infusing
raw garlic into cooking oils. You can add it directly to your
meals or take it in capsules.
However, it's worth noting that animal studies have shown that
garlic oil can be toxic to rats at higher doses and in certain
conditions (21).
Homemade garlic oil has also been linked with several cases
of botulism, so if you're going to make your own, make sure to
use proper preservation methods (22, 23, 24).
Bottom Line: Common types of garlic supplements include
powdered garlic, aged garlic extract and garlic oil. Aged garlic
extract may be the best type.
How Much Garlic Should You Eat Per Day?
The minimum effective dose for raw garlic is one
segment (clove) eaten two to three times per day.
You can also take an aged garlic supplement. In that case, a
normal dose is 600 to 1,200 mg per day.
High intakes of garlic supplements can be toxic, so don't exceed
the dosage recommendations except if you know what you are
doing.
Bottom Line: You can get a benefit from garlic by eating 2-3
garlic cloves per day. Supplement doses range from 600 to 1,200
mg per day.

Health Effects of Garlic

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ELLEN TATTELMAN, M.D., Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, Bronx, New

York
Am Fam Physician. 2005 Jul 1;72(01):103-106.

Garlic has long been used medicinally, most recently for its cardiovascular, antineoplastic,
and antimicrobial properties. Sulfur compounds, including allicin, appear to be the active
components in the root bulb of the garlic plant. Studies show significant but modest lipid-
lowering effects and antiplatelet activity. Significant blood pressure reduction is not
consistently noted. There is some evidence for antineoplastic activity and insufficient
evidence for clinical antimicrobial activity. Side effects generally are mild and uncommon.
Garlic appears to have no effect on drug metabolism, but patients taking anticoagulants
should be cautious. It seems prudent to stop taking high dosages of garlic seven to 10 days
before surgery because garlic can prolong bleeding time.

Garlic (Allium sativum) has been used for thousands of years for medicinal purposes. Sanskrit
records show its medicinal used about 5,000 years ago, and it has been used for at least 3,000
years in Chinese medicine. The Egyptians, Babylonians, Greeks, and Romans used garlic for
healing purposes.1 In 1858, Pasteur noted garlic’s antibacterial activity, and it was used as an
antiseptic to prevent gangrene during World War I and World War II.2

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STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION

LABE REFERENCE
KEY CLINICAL RECOMMENDATIONS L S
 Patients should be advised that garlic has a modest, short-term, lipid- C 5 to13
lowering effect.

Patients at risk of thrombosis should be advised that garlic may have a C 10

modest but significant effect on platelet aggregation compared with
placebo.

Patients should be advised that there may be a reduction in the risk of C 11,20,21
cancer, particularly stomach and colon cancer, with high consumption of
garlic and other allium vegetables (e.g., onions, leeks, shallots, chives).

A = consistent, good-quality patient-oriented evidence; B = inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented

evidence; C = consensus, disease-oriented evidence, usual practice, opinion, or case series. For information
about the SORT evidence rating system, see page 15 orhttps://www.aafp.org/afpsort.xml.

Historically, garlic has been used around the world to treat many conditions, including hypertension,
infections, and snakebites, and some cultures have used it to ward off evil spirits. Currently, garlic is
used for reducing cholesterol levels and cardiovascular risk, as well as for its antineoplastic and
antimicrobial properties.1

Pharmacology
The root bulb of the garlic plant is used medicinally. It can be used fresh, dehydrated, or as a steam-
distilled oil.

Garlic has a high concentration of sulfur-containing compounds. The thiosulfinates, including allicin,
appear to be the active substances in garlic. Allicin is formed when alliin, a sulfur-containing amino
acid, comes into contact with the enzyme alliinase when raw garlic is chopped, crushed, or chewed.
Dried garlic preparations containing alliin and alliinase must be enteric coated to be effective
because stomach acid inhibits alliinase. Because alliinase also is deactivated by heat, cooked garlic
is less powerful medicinally. The antimicrobial, hypolipidemic, antioxidant, and antithrombotic effects
that have been attributed to garlic are thought to be related to allicin and other breakdown products.
The antineoplastic effects may be related to the sulfur compounds or to other, unknown
components.1

Uses and Efficacy

Garlic has been studied extensively in vitro, in animal and human clinical trials, and in epidemiologic
evaluations for its multiple medicinal properties. The quality of human trials has been variable,
making comparisons among the trials difficult. Some trials are not well blinded; some are only of
short duration; some have only small numbers of patients; and many are not well controlled. In
addition, many different garlic preparations have been used, with unpredictable release of active
ingredients.

LIPID-LOWERING EFFECTS
Many randomized clinical trials have studied the effects of garlic on lipid levels. Results from two
meta-analyses conducted in 19933 and 19944 of garlic’s effect on total cholesterol show a significant
reduction in total cholesterol levels (9 to 12 percent) compared with placebo. Since then, additional,
better-designed trials have been published, with conflicting results.5–8 A meta-analysis published in
20009 that included these trials concluded that garlic is superior to placebo in reducing total
cholesterol levels, but that the extent of the effect is modest (4 to 6 percent). A more recent meta-
analysis10 of placebo-controlled trials using standardized dried garlic powder showed significant
reductions in total cholesterol levels (19.2 mg per dL [0.50 mmol per L]), low-density lipoprotein
cholesterol levels (6.7 mg per dL [0.20 mmol per L]) and triglyceride levels (21.1 mg per dL [0.24
mmol per L]) at eight to 12 weeks; these reductions were not sustained at six months of treatment.
This difference in reduction may be due to differences in the studies (i.e., shorter or longer follow-up
periods, fewer long-term studies, time-dependent effects of garlic,11 or nonadherence in the studies
of longer duration).

A European trial12 comparing garlic with a commercial lipid-lowering drug (bezafibrate, a fibric acid
derivative not available in the United States) found them to be equally effective in decreasing lipids
to a statistically significant extent. One trial13 of garlic extract treatment in children with
hypercholesterolemia found no adverse effects, but also no significant beneficial effect on lipid
levels. A trial testing garlic’s effect on lipid levels, sponsored by the National Center for
Complementary and Alternative Medicine, is underway.14

ANTIHYPERTENSIVE EFFECTS
The antihypertensive effects of garlic have been studied but remain controversial. In a 1994 meta-
analysis15 assessing the effect of garlic on hypertension, three trials showed significant reductions in
systolic blood pressure (7.7 mm Hg greater reduction), and four trials showed reductions in diastolic
blood pressure (5 mm Hg greater reduction) with garlic treatment compared with placebo. In a more
recent meta-analysis,10 23 placebo-controlled trials were analyzed. Only three trials showed a
statistically significant reduction in diastolic blood pressure (2 to 7 percent), and one showed a
statistically significant reduction in systolic blood pressure (approximately 3 percent) in patients
treated with garlic compared with placebo.

OTHER CARDIOVASCULAR-RELATED EFFECTS

A recent review10 of 10 trials assessing the effect of garlic on thrombotic risk showed modest but
significant decreases in platelet aggregation with garlic compared with placebo, but mixed results on
fibrinolytic activity and plasma viscosity were reported. The same review analyzed 12 trials of garlic
supplementation in diabetic and nondiabetic adults; only one trial showed a significant decrease in
glucose levels in nondiabetic patients who took garlic when compared with placebo. Atherosclerotic
plaque volume reduction in humans also has been noted in two trials comparing garlic treatment with
placebo.16–18 One observational study19 showed that regular garlic powder intake weakened age- and
pressure-related increases in aortic stiffness.

ANTINEOPLASTIC EFFECTS
Epidemiologic evidence, primarily from case-control and some cohort studies, has shown a
decreased risk of stomach and colon cancer with the high consumption of garlic and other allium
vegetables (e.g., onions, leeks, shallots, chives), but many of these studies were not well
controlled.11,20,21 In one cohort study, garlic supplementation did not confer the same protective
benefit,11 but there are no studies assessing the use of particular garlic supplements and cancer
incidence.21

ANTIMICROBIAL EFFECTS
Small studies have shown that garlic exerts antimicrobial activity against gram-positive and gram-
negative bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.2 Topical and dietary garlic traditionally has been
used in the treatment of infections—particularly digestive, respiratory, and dermatologic infections—
ranging from diarrhea and vaginitis to colds and warts, but few good clinical studies support this use.

Contraindications, Adverse Effects, Interactions

The ingestion of one to two cloves of raw garlic per day is considered safe in adults. The most
common side effect of ingested garlic is breath and body odor. Consumption of excessive amounts
of raw garlic, especially on an empty stomach, can cause gastrointestinal upset, flatulence, and
changes in the intestinal flora.1,10 There have been reports of allergic dermatitis, burns, and blisters
from topical application of raw garlic.10

Garlic appears to have no effect on drug metabolism,22 although recent studies23,24 in healthy

volunteers show conflicting results related to garlic’s effect on protease inhibitor pharmacokinetics. It
has been suggested that patients taking anticoagulants use caution when taking garlic because of its
antithrombotic properties.10,22 It seems prudent to stop taking high dosages of garlic seven to 10 days
before surgery because garlic can prolong bleeding time and has been associated (in one case
report) with spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma.10,25

Dosage
The effective dosage of garlic has not been determined. Dosages generally recommended in the
literature for adults are 4 g (one to two cloves) of raw garlic per day, one 300-mg dried garlic powder
tablet (standardized to 1.3 percent alliin or 0.6 percent allicin yield) two to three times per day, or 7.2
g of aged garlic extract per day.

GARLIC FOR UTI:

Garlic extract may be an effective weapon against multi-drug
resistant strains of pathogenic bacteria associated with
urinary tract infections (UTI), according to a recent study
published in the Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural
Science.

Conducted by researchers at the Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences in

India, the study found that "even crude extracts of [garlic] showed good activity
against multidrug resistant strains where antibiotic therapy had limited or no
effect. This provides hope for developing alternative drugs which may be of help
in fighting the menace of growing antibacterial resistance," the team states.
Urinary tract infection is the second most common infectious disease
encountered in community practice. Worldwide, about 150 million people are
diagnosed each year with UTI, at a total treatment cost in the billions of dollars.
Although UTI is usually treated with antibiotics, "emerging antimicrobial
resistance compels us to look back into traditional medicines or herbal products,
which may provide appropriate/acceptable alternative solutions," the authors
argue.
Garlic (Allium sativum) has been traditionally used for the treatment of diseases
since ancient times. A wide range of microorganisms -- including bacteria, fungi,
protozoa and viruses -- are known to be sensitive to garlic preparations. Allicin
and other sulphur compounds are thought to be the major antimicrobial factors
in garlic.
In this study, the team found that 56% of 166 bacteria strains isolated from the
urine of people with UTI showed a high degree of resistance to antibiotics.
However, about 82% of the antibiotic resistant bacteria were susceptible to a
crude aqueous extract of Allium sativum. According to the researchers, "ours is
the first study to report the antibacterial activity of aqueous garlic extract
against multidrug resistant bacterial isolates from infected urine samples
leading to UTI."
"To conclude, there is evidence that garlic has potential in the treatment of UTI
and maybe other microbial infections," says the team. "However, it is necessary
to determine the bioavailability, side effects and pharmacokinetic properties in
more detail."

If you're experiencing problems with your kidneys and bladder, you've probably been told by your doctor
to be careful and watch for symptoms warning that things are getting worse. It is also likely your doctor
has prescribed medication and given you advice on your diet.

To help your kidneys and your bladder, you can try using garlic regularly. While this natural remedy may
not solve all of your problems, it may help to alleviate some of your pain, and improve the condition of
these two important organs.

Our articles are no substitute for seeing a good health care provider, however, if you are suffering from
discomfort and looking for something that will help, a good dose of garlic to cleanse the kidneys and
bladder might be the solution you are looking for. Here, in just a few steps, you can learn how to use
garlic for this purpose.
What Do The Kidneys Do

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Your kidneys are a vital part of your body's waste disposal and cleansing system. These small organs act
as filters to remove waste material produced by the body. This waste material leaves the body as urine
together with extra fluid. Apart from this, the kidneys also make Erythropoietin, Rennin, and active
Vitamin D. These three hormones have their specific functions: Rennin plays a role in controlling blood
pressure, Vitamin D regulates calcium levels and cell growth, and Erythropoietin stimulates red blood cell
production.

How do the Kidneys Function:

Solid and liquid foods enter the digestive tract.

As the foods are digested, they are broken down into their simplest building blocks.

The body uses the nutrients, while the waste materials are removed by the kidneys from the blood
through filtration.

The waste products that the kidneys segregated move on to the bladder.

These waste products are expelled from the body as urine.

What Does The Bladder Do

The bladder, also referred to as urinary bladder, has two important functions: it stores the liquid waste
material processed by the kidneys, and it empties its contents every so often. This organ works in
consonance with a sphincter mechanism, which is responsible for voiding urine from the bladder.

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While storing urine, the bladder is relaxed and the sphincter is resistant. When it is time to void the
contents of the bladder, the sphincter relaxes and the bladder contracts, increasing the pressure that
pushes the urine out. The system behind this store-and-void process can become deranged when the
bladder is either overactive or underactive. It can also be caused by sphincter dysfunction. As a result of
any of these problems, an individual can suffer from incontinence.

Properties of Garlic

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In many Eastern or Oriental societies garlic is used as a spice, but it is also a well-respected medicinal
herb. This perspective about the curative properties of garlic has been crossing over to urban Western
communities, and it is now possible to find stores that sell garlic as a health food supplement.

Healing Properties

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Garlic has multiple healing properties that many laboratories are studying today. Research has, and is
being done, to analyze the effect of garlic on heart disease, high blood pressure, skin diseases, and
urinary tract infection.

Next to Aloe Vera, garlic has been the subject of the most number of studies. These studies have more
than just suggested that garlic can lower LDL cholesterol levels. Some research shows that garlic stops
the liver from producing too much LDL cholesterol. Other studies point to garlic's ability to act as an
agent that dilates blood vessels so that blood pressure is lowered. In addition to this, garlic is seen to
prevent blood platelets from becoming too sticky and from forming clots, thereby reducing the risk of
heart attack and stroke.

Traditional health practitioners have used garlic to kill viruses, relieve pain, and get rid of fungi and
parasites. In fact, synthetic products have been made mimicking the properties of garlic, and these too
have been effective in various treatments.

An interesting turn in garlic studies is the effort to ascertain if it is a possible solution to the problem of
microbes that have become resistant to antibiotics. With many diseases now being categorized as multi-
drug resistant (MDR), researchers see the urgency of finding a new anti-bacterial agent outside of the
usual menu of medications. Garlic may yet provide this life-saving solution.

Garlic as Remedy for Kidney and Bladder Issues

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Garlic works as a remedy for kidney and bladder issues because of its antimicrobial properties. Garlic
contains allicin, which has been proven to act as a broad-spectrum anti-bacterial agent. This means that
ingestion of raw garlic can help resolve bacterial infections in the kidneys and the bladder. Its infection-
fighting properties have been studied by the scientific community, who have confirmed its effectiveness.

One particular study showed that garlic was able to significantly potentiate two antibiotic medications as
a treatment for both a gram-negative bacterium (E.

coli), and a gram-positive bacterium (S. aureus). This implies that garlic has great potential for amplifying
the effects of antibiotics used in kidney and organ infections, without having to increase dosage.

Studies are being conducted to analyze the possibility that garlic is a good soothing complement to some
antibiotics.

When administered with gentamicin, garlic has been proven to diminish the harmful damage that comes
with the drug.

For medicinal purposes, garlic must be consumed when it's fresh and raw get to the most benefits from
it.

Cooked garlic is useful mainly in food, losing much of its medicinal potency.

A good dosage for daily maintenance is to eat one clove of fresh chopped garlic daily.

Taking garlic from a newly peeled clove seems to work best, since packaged, previously peeled garlic
loses much of its effectiveness.

Choosing and Storing Your Garlic

When you buy garlic, buy bulbs that have fresh, healthy cloves. Avoid bargain garlic with cloves that look
dried up or darkened. Organic garlic is obviously the best choice. Store your garlic properly to conserve
its medicinal properties.

Store garlic in a cool, dry place.

Make sure the bulbs are not wet.

Check on your garlic regularly and remove any cloves that are withering or discolored.

As you remove the old cloves, make sure you do not nick or crush the remaining cloves.
Preparing a Simple Remedy

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Here is one of many remedies that can help resolve kidney and bladder issues. Taking this natural
remedy does not mean discontinuing any medication that has been prescribed for you. It's also best to
inform your primary health care professional that you are taking garlic as a supplement.

Ingredients

You will need the following items for a small glass of garlic juice:

5 to 6 pieces of freshly peeled garlic cloves

Ice

2 tablespoons of sugar or honey (optional)

1 cup of water

Procedure

Peel the garlic.

(Remember, store bought, pre-peeled garlic is not as potent.)

Put all the ingredients in a blender.

Blend everything for 3 to 5 minutes.

Find out if everything is well mixed.

Taste the mixture and correct sweetness, if using sugar or any sweetener.

Drink this once or twice a day.

Take note that the juice should be drunk immediately after it has been processed.

How to Treat Phosphorus Kidney Disease

The human kidney helps to regulate the concentration of phosphorus in the blood, safeguarding the
functioning ability of the organs. There is a likelihood of the patient developing phosphorus kidney
disease if he continues his present diet. Phosphorus kidney disease or hyperphosphatemia is a condition
where the amount of phosphorus suddenly increases. The patient experiences a corresponding decrease
in the amount of calcium in the body.

Phosphorus kidney disease can lead to bone ailments. Oftentimes, an individual who has this illness will
have to undergo a series of injections of 800 to 1000 milligrams of the deficient element every day.
Phosphorus is everywhere, and almost all of the food items that an individual ingests contain this
element, hence, one cannot eliminate the chance of developing phosphorus kidney disease. It would be
best to select one's meal carefully.

Find out more about this disease in order to find the solution to this physical condition. Visit a renal
dietitian because this is his specialty. Even though, a person already has a complete list of the food items
that the body requires, consulting a specialist will help. This is to be sure about his phosphorus kidney
disease.

Important Tips on How to Treat Phosphorus Kidney Disease

Make sure to choose your food well.

The dietitian can give the proper advice regarding the kinds of food the patient can have. He will have to
take into consideration the gravity of the person's ailment, results of the laboratory tests, the current
state, and the patient's preferred food.

Phosphorus kidney disease can be cured.

Avoid consuming too much dairy. As much as possible, the patient should only consume unpasteurized
milk or even soy. There are several brands of nondairy products that are rich in phosphorus so it is best
to check the contents of these products. Get the approval of a dietitian who also specializes in
phosphorus kidney disease.

Drink lemon soda or homemade lemonade instead of cola.

This goal of this prevents the illness from reaching an acute stage. This way, the sufferer will not be
dealing with some of the complex issues related to the illness. If the patient fails to control the disease, it
will escalate.

Avoid consuming too much ice cream.

The best substitute for the patient's cravings is gelatin.

It is essential for the patient to master the things on his "to do and not to do" list.

This is a good way to fight phosphorus kidney disease. There is a wide range of food substitutes that are
available on the internet.

A person who is ill and in need of immediate treatment should see to it that he maintains a healthy diet.

Food items that are not on the list should not even be served at the table. If the patient has to deviate
from his given diet, it is vital that he uses phosphorus binders.

Tips, Tricks, and Warnings

Garlic is safe and non-toxic, but there are some things you need to be aware of when using it.

Ingesting raw garlic will give your breath and sweat a strong and rather unpleasant odor. This indicates
the presence of the very substances that give garlic its healing properties.

To minimize the odor, ingest something that has chlorophyll with the garlic. You can chew some parsley,
some lettuce, or some other fresh leafy green vegetable.

It may help to take a bigger dose of your garlic at night, and shower in the morning. This should greatly
minimize the garlicky odor.

If you are taking blood thinners regularly, consult with your doctor about taking garlic as therapy.

Do not exceed the recommended dosage. A rare, though possible side effect of taking garlic, is
spontaneous bleeding.

Questions and Answers

I've been having symptoms that point to kidney issues and I'm trying to find natural alternatives to
reverse or prevent further damage. I have used garlic for many other problems and thought it could be
helpful in combination with some nutritional changes?

Is it best to take a whole clove like a vitamin, or a crushed clove. I love garlic but I don't want to smell like
it for hours after. :)

If you do not want the anti-social benefits of garlic supplementation, then you may want to buy a high-
quality garlic supplement in capsule form with an enteric coating. An enteric coating is basically a coating
applied to an oral supplement that enables it to only be absorbed into the small intestines.

What is the effectiveness of using garlic to treat acute kidney disease without complicating with
medication?

What is the effectiveness of using garlic to treat acute kidney disease without complicating with
medication?

Garlic forces the kidneys to pass more salt through them. This sanitizes the kidney just like an antibiotic
would. For acute kidney disease, you should consume a clove of raw garlic daily.

My bladder is raw - just in front of the urethra according to the doctor.

I have to wait until the second week in January for surgery. What can I do or take to soothe the bladder?
I have tried: Nothing, I want to know what to do. I think it was caused by: The doctor doesn't know.

Start taking a magnesium supplement and avoid caffeinated beverages as well as carbonated beverages.

Can I use garlic for kidneys,bladder, liver etc?

I am a kidney patient. I lost one of my kidneys due to infection from a kidney stone. Now the remaining
kidney lost some of its function. The creatinine level is 1.92. Please kindly give me your advice to save my
last remaining kidney. Thank you, Sir. I have tried: I am now consulting a Nephrologist who advised me to
control my blood pressure and sugar levels. If I do these things, he said I can maintain my life like this,
but it won't improve my kidney. He also advised to reduce potassium, sodium, phosphor, etc., in my diet,
and I am doing so.. I think it was caused by: I think this problem is due to kidney stone formation.

Once kidney function is lost, it can't be regained. Your Nephrologist's advice is correct; you need to
control your blood pressure as well as avoid certain foods. Daily consuming a clove of raw garlic will help
your remaining kidney function better. Also, look into Nettle leaf supplements, as they are known to
lower creatinine levels.
Is garlic harmful to people who have renal disease?

I'm suffering from renal disease. My Family doctor suggested having garlic every day to improve the
health of my kidneys.. Can I use garlic cloves daily without any harmful effects?

While garlic can not cure renal disease, it does provide benefits such as reducing inflammation of the
kidneys. Garlic is an excellent probiotic which will also help with your cholesterol levels. There is nothing
harmful in eating 2 to 3 cloves of raw garlic daily. In fact, you may be surprised with how great it makes
you feel.

How can I bring down my creatinine levels. Also, my blood pressure is very high all the time.

I was born with one kidney. I am presently on Hemodialysis three times a week. I have tried: I'm on
about 5 blood pressure meds and still no change. Also, calcium is low all the time; no matter how many
supplements I take. I think it was caused by: Doctor says it is Proteinuria.

Since you are on Hemodialysis, it is recommended that you work with your nephrologist regarding any
supplements or remedies. That being said, there was a study recently published about how chamomile
tea can help the kidneys reduce creatine levels. Loose dried chamomile is the best method steeped in
hot water for five minutes before ingestion. Adding Dandelion Root to the tea is also beneficial for
removing toxins as a natural diuretic. You would want to drink these teas about 3 times a day.

Consider learning about meditation. When we center ourselves and invite in peaceful energy through
meditation, high blood pressure can often be controlled eventually without any medications. You can
watch videos online of meditation or look into taking a class. Mind over matter is very powerful.

What should I do if blood urea is more than normal?

My blood urea is 53mg/dl. Is this harmful? I have tried: Yeah, I feel very tired and my feet burn. I think it
was caused by: Well, I don't have any idea.

Have you had testing regarding your blood glucose levels? Often blood urea levels can be high when your
body is not regulating insulin properly. For now, drink plenty of water to flush out your kidneys. Request
further testing to see if you are diabetic or pre diabetic. You also should seek medical advice regarding
the pain in your feet to see if it is a symptom of diabetic neuropathy.

I have been DM type 2 since I was 15. Since my creatinine is on the high side, I'm afraid of kidney failure.
From December 15 to March 17, my sugar for 4 was 170 mgm. It remains the same with oral medicine.
May acme is under control 130-124 from April-16. I am developing minor foot pain, and my ankle had
pain like neuropathy. I am too afraid of RH. I have hypertension, arthritis (both knees), and partial
thyroidectomy of RT lobe. Once I start, there's too much extra cyctol of my heart. They have done any
echo tests, but there's no block. I have tried: I am on the medication Allopathic, for the last fifteen years,
and take herbal supplements as well. My question is to keep my kidney safe.

Introduce garlic and chamomile into your daily diet. While Allopathy is decent alternative treatment, you
may need to consider other interventions. Some Allopathy treatments come with side effects. Stop
taking the treatments for two weeks and see if some of your symptoms reside. You can do this while also
doing a total cleanse. For the total cleanse, replace meals with bone broth. Homemade bone broth is
best. Drink water and if you need a bit of dairy then use high fat dairy such as heavy whipping cream in
your coffee. Avoid sugar and carbohydrates. You can consume as much bone broth as you would like to
stay satiated. This will clean your body of toxins and regulate your insulin levels.

My blood pressure is 140/80 with medication. I have creatinine levels of 1.5. Can I take Punarnovea
regularly?

I am in a very risky zone. I have tried: Nothing. I think it was caused by: Little water intake

Increase your water intake before any other medications. Avoid sodium that can be found in pre-
packaged foods and eat as "clean" as possible. Find something that helps you with stress management.
For some people, they use essential oils or wax melts of their favorite scents throughout the day as a
calming presence. Others find listening to their favorite music for 30 minutes a day helps. Even a walk
can bring down your stress levels and blood pressure.

I have problems with my kidney with multiple cysts of varying sizes resulting in irregular renal contour.
Also, hydronephrotic fluid lesion noted at the below measuring 68 mm x 60 mm?

I have a problem with my kidney with multiple cysts of varying sizes resulting in irregular renal contour.
Also, hydronephrotic fluid lesion noted at the below measuring 68 mm x 60 mm. I have tried: Just
noticed it and yet to take medications

You will want to reduce as much inflammation to the kidneys as possible. This may mean avoiding
caffeine and sodium as beginning measures. Introduce raw garlic into your daily diet. This will help with
the inflammation on your kidney.

How can I manage kidney stone, bladder, liver, and ulcer as a patient with garlic?
Some years back I was instructed by doctor to run some test when I was feeling stomach pain, seriously
headache, sleepless nights, constantly malaria,body weakness/tireness, losing concentration etc. When I
was told to treat kidney stone and liver later notice that I have ulcer also.

Owing to these effects, garlic and its preparations have been used for the treatment of prostate cancer
and relief of BPH symptoms for decades. It is thought that the mechanism(s) through which garlic may
show anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory effects should be investigated further

Garlic, Chives Reduce Prostate Cancer. ... The study found that men who ate more than 10 grams a day of
these common vegetables were half as likely to get prostate cancer than those who ate less than 2.2
grams per day. Garlic and scallions had the greatest effect on the more than 700 men studied

Garlic Shown to Prevent Prostate Growth as Effectively as a Drug in BPH Rat Model

MAY 20, 2016 Magdalena KegelBY MAGDALENA KEGEL IN NEWS.

Garlic Shown to Prevent Prostate Growth as Effectively as a Drug in BPH Rat Model

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Garlic taken for four weeks reduced prostate size and inflammatory markers in a testosterone-induced
rat model of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The findings indicate that the herb might be a safe and
non-toxic option to prevent prostate growth in men with BPH.

The herb has been used as a remedy for thousands of years, and modern research shows that garlic can
prevent excessive blood fats, and has anti-inflammatory and heart-protective properties. Recent studies
also indicate that it might have anticancer properties by halting cell growth and inducing cell death,
making it an interesting substance to study in BPH, particularly since chronic inflammation is believed to
be a contributor to prostate growth.

An earlier study showed that men with BPH who regularly consumed garlic extract improved several
disease parameters, including urinary flow and prostate symptom scores. Using a rat model of BPH
induced by the injection of testosterone, researchers from Sangji University, Korea, fed rats garlic powder
or the BPH drug finasteride, used as a positive control. Their study, “Anti-Proliferation Effects of Garlic
(Allium sativum L.) on the Progression of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,” demonstrated that the herbal
remedy as effective in reducing prostate weight as finasteride.

Further examinations revealed that garlic reduced the expression of the androgen (testosterone)
receptor in the prostate to levels even lower than in the finasteride group, and lowered the levels of
circulating testosterone. Four weeks of treatment also prevented changes associated with BPH in the
prostate tissue.
Researchers then examined the presence of the inflammatory factors iNOS and COX-2, which were
increased in testosterone-treated animals. Both iNOS and COX-2 are enzymes producing other
inflammatory mediators, and the findings, published in the journal Phytotherapy Research, showed that
both treatments reduced the levels of these inflammatory enzymes, although garlic was not as effective
as finasteride.

Given the earlier studies showing that garlic might induce cell death, the team also examined the levels
of a range of molecular players of cell death-inducing pathways. Garlic both triggered the production of
molecules that promote cell death, and blocked mediators normally suppressing this destructive
pathway, with changes generally comparable to finasteride, having a dual effect on promotion of cell
death in the prostate.

Magdalena

Natural News) Men suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) don’t just experience an
excessively large prostate. They’re also prone to health problems like urinary leakage or urinary tract
infections (UTIs). Thankfully, a study has determined that garlic (Allium sativum) may be used to prevent
BPH.

The study, published in Phytotherapy Research, was conducted by researchers who assessed the
effectiveness of garlic on rat models.

What is benign prostatic hyperplasia?

BPH is a non-cancerous urologic disease that usually affects men older than age 50. The condition affects
the prostate, a walnut-shaped gland that is part of the male reproductive system. This gland wraps
around the urethra, the tube that urine flows out of. The prostate adds fluid to semen that carries
sperm. When a patient develops BPH, the gland can clamp down on the urethra and restrict the flow of
urine from the bladder.

BPH is linked to symptoms such as:

Difficulty in voiding (or emptying the bladder)

Frequent urination

Urinary leakage

UTIs
While there are conventional treatments for the BPH, most of them are linked to negative side effects.

Because of these side effects, the search goes on for a natural and effective cure for prostate gland
enlargement. Researchers are looking into the development of herbal medicines that can be used safely
for the long-term to inhibit the progress of the condition.

Earlier research has confirmed garlic’s anti?hyperlipidemic, anti?inflammatory, and cardioprotective

properties. But to date, no study has been conducted to see if garlic can be used to treat prostate
enlargement. (Related: Things You Should Know About Garlic – Health Benefits, DIY, Recipes, Tips and
Tricks.)

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In the study, researchers tested garlic to determine its suppressing effects on rat models with induced
BPH. The study findings showed that garlic administration helped reduce relative prostate weight ratio.
Garlic also helped inhibit the mRNA expression level of AR, DHT serum levels, and the growth of prostatic
tissue in the rats with BPH.

Additionally, garlic administration decreased the levels of two inflammatory proteins in prostatic tissue:
inducible nitric oxide synthases (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX?2).

The scientists also reported the garlic-induced accumulation of death?inducing signal complex and
activation of 5′ AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK). They also observed a decrease in levels of anti?
apoptotic proteins, such as B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl?2), B-cell lymphoma-extra large (Bcl?xL), and survivin,
during the course of the study.

According to the researchers, garlic can potentially be used to develop natural remedies that can
effectively prevent prostate gland enlargement in male patients.

Natural remedies for BPH

Below are some natural cures that can help ease some of the symptoms of BPH.
Pygeum – Pygeum is derived from the bark of the African plum tree. In traditional medicine, it is used to
cure urinary problems. It is commonly used in Europe to treat the symptoms of BPH. Pygeum’s minor
side effects include headaches and an upset stomach.

Ryegrass pollen extract – Rye grass pollen extract is made from three types of grass pollen: corn, rye, and
timothy. A review of herbal studies, which was published in the journal BJU International, revealed that
in one study, men who were taking rye grass pollen extract reported an improvement in their nighttime
symptoms of getting up to urinate, unlike those who were taking a placebo.

Saw palmetto – This herbal remedy comes from the fruit of a type of palm tree. Traditionally used in
alternative medicine to relieve urinary symptoms, saw palmetto can also be used to cure an enlarged
prostate. While saw palmetto is safe to use, it is associated with minor side effects like an upset stomach
and headaches.

Stinging nettle – The common European stinging nettle has hairs on its leaves that can cause “a sharp jolt
of intense pain.” Nettle root can help improve some BPH symptoms. Stinging nettle can be used together
with other natural BPH treatments, like pygeum or saw palmetto.

You can read more articles about research on natural cures for benign prostatic hyperplasia at
Research.news.

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Is garlic a promising food for benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer?

Devrim E1, Durak I.

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Abstract

Prostate cancer is one of the most common male malignancies worldwide, and benign prostatic
hyperplasia (BPH) is a common cause of lower urinary tract symptoms in elderly men. Garlic (Allium
sativum) has been known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and antioxidant effects. Owing to these
effects, garlic and its preparations have been used for the treatment of prostate cancer and relief of BPH
symptoms for decades. It is thought that the mechanism(s) through which garlic may show anti-cancer
and anti-inflammatory effects should be investigated further. Several researchers are attempting to
demonstrate the useful properties of garlic and its mechanism(s) of action. This review aims to present
the current studies related with the effects of garlic in prostate diseases, namely prostate cancer and
BPH.