Aged Garlic Extract
Aged Garlic Extract (AGE) is an odorless garlic preparation aged in ethanol for 20+ months, converting harsh compounds into stable S-allylcysteine (SAC). A-GRADE EVIDENCE for systolic blood pressure reduction (8.3 mmHg in hypertensives, meta-analysis of 12 RCTs). Also B-grade for diastolic BP, arterial stiffness, and slowing coronary artery calcification. IMPORTANT: Unlike raw garlic, AGE does NOT increase bleeding risk - safe with anticoagulants. Better tolerated than raw garlic. Kyolic is the most studied brand.
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What it is
Aged Garlic Extract (AGE) is an odorless garlic preparation aged in ethanol for 20+ months, converting harsh compounds into stable S-allylcysteine (SAC). A-GRADE EVIDENCE for systolic blood pressure reduction (8.3 mmHg in hypertensives, meta-analysis of 12 RCTs).
Key findings
- Grade A: Systolic Blood Pressure (Cardiovascular Health)
- Grade B: Diastolic Blood Pressure (Cardiovascular Health)
- Grade B: Coronary Artery Calcification Progression (Cardiovascular Health)
Safety
- IMPORTANT: Unlike raw garlic, AGE does NOT increase bleeding risk - safe with anticoagulants.
ℹ️ Quick Facts: Aged Garlic Extract
Quick Facts: Aged Garlic Extract
- Best Evidence:Grade A
- Conditions Studied:2
- Research Outcomes:10
- Grade A Findings:1
- Grade B Findings:5
- Key Effect:Cardiovascular Health
Detailed Outcomes
Evidence by Condition
Best grade per condition (each condition may have multiple outcomes)
Research Citations (10)
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