Expert opinion from Cagla E. Kayma
Bachelor of Science Nutrition and Dietetics · 7 years of experience · UK
Garlic supplements have shown effectiveness in reducing blood pressure in hypertensive patients, similarly to first-line standard anti-hypertensive medications. Kyolic garlic has also shown promise in improving cardiovascular health by reducing arterial stiffness, elevated cholesterol levels and blood ‘stickiness’.
Expert opinion from Jodie Bennett
BSC. Food Science and Nutrition · 6 years of experience · UK
Yes, garlic can absolutely help reduce high blood pressure in some people. Studies have shown that eating garlic and even taking garlic supplements can help blood pressure in hypertensive patients.
Expert opinion from Mantwa Radebe
Master of Science (MSc) In Nutrition · 12 years of experience · South Africa
Studies have shown that hypertensive patients who were given garlic showed a low blood pressure. This means garlic helps with blood pressure, but it should not replace hypertension medication.
