foot-rubbing wacko Lesley wrote:

> Not much! If it was a drug, you'd be SINGING its praises!

No, but I'm not surprised you a

Numerous controlled trials have examined the effects of oral garlic on
serum lipids. Most studies have been small (<100 subjects), with poorly
described design and results, and most have reported non-significant
modest benefits... Small reductions in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) (by
<10mg/dL) and triglycerides (by <20mg/dL) may also occur in the
short-term, although results have been variable. High-density
lipoprotein (HDL) levels are not significantly affected. Long-term
effects on lipids or cardiovascular morbidity and mortality remain
unknown.

Small reductions in blood pressure (<10mmHg), inhibition of platelet
aggregation, and enhancement of fibrinolytic activity have been
reported, and may exert effects on cardiovascular outcomes, although
evidence is preliminary in these areas.

Numerous case-control/population-based studies suggest that regular
consumption of garlic (particularly unprocessed garlic) may reduce the
risk of developing several types of cancer, including gastric and
colorectal malignancies. However, prospective controlled trials are
lacking.

Multiple cases of bleeding have been associated with garlic use, and
caution is warranted in patients at risk of bleeding or prior to some
surgical/dental procedures. Garlic does not appear to significantly
affect blood glucose levels.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/d...nt-garlic.html

Check out the scorecard on the above link. One B, a couple Ds, the rest
Cs. Ho hum.