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Does Garlic Really Lower Blood Pressure?
Health claims surrounding garlic are numerous. . .but are they true? Well, let me explain the reason behind why garlic can promote a lower blood pressure.
Several research studies have found a link between the right type and amount of garlic and a lower blood pressure. In these studies, the average reduction in systolic (top number) blood pressure was ~5-8 mm Hg. The studies do show a reduction in diastolic (bottom number) blood pressure, but the decrease isn't large enough to be stat...
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