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Molecular basis by which garlic suppresses atherosclerosis.
The Journal of nutrition - 1 Mar 2001
Campbell J H, Efendy J L, Smith N J, Campbell G R
Abstract excerpt
The aim of this study was to determine the mechanism by which the aged garlic extract "Kyolic" has a protective effect against atherosclerosis. Plasma cholesterol of rabbits fed a 1% cholesterol-enriched diet for 6 wk was not reduced by supplementation with 800 microL Kyolic/(kg body. d). In spite of this, Kyolic reduced by 64% (P < 0.05) the surface area of the thoracic aorta covered by fatty streaks and...
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