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New research, led by Dr. Karin Ried of The University of Adelaide and the National Institute of Integrative Medicine, has found garlic supplements can reduce cholesterol in those with elevated levels by 8 per cent¹ . This 8 per cent reduction is significant as it is associated with a 38 per cent decrease in the risk of coronary events for those at 50 years of age ² ³.

The research, released in the May issue of Nutrition Reviews, follows Dr. Ried's 2012 research which found Aged Garlic Extract reduces blood pressure by a degree comparable to frontline pharmaceutical medications. The research offers hope to those not responding to frontline medications, or who would prefer a natural therapy.

"The results of this study are really exciting for the 6.4 million Australians©ù who have high cholesterol, and especially those who are making lifestyle changes to bring their levels down before resorting to prescription medications," said Dr. Ried.

The research is the most comprehensive to date (a meta-analysis of 39 primary trials) on the heart health benefits of garlic supplements.

Kyolic® Aged Garlic Extract™ is the only aged garlic product available in Australia and can be found in pharmacies and health food stores.

Click here to read the published study in detail    Click here to hear an interview with Dr. Karin Ried.

1. Ried K, Toben C, Fakler P. Effect of garlic on serum lipids: an updated meta-analysis. Nutrition Reviews 2013; 71:5 282-299

2. Law MR, Wald NJ, Thompson SG. By how much and how quickly does reduction in serum cholesterol concentration lower risk of ischaemic heart disease? BMJ 1994; 308:367-372

3. Wald NJ, Law MR. Serum Cholesterol and ischaemic heart disease. Atherosclerosis. 1995;118(Suppl): S1-S5

4. http://www.heartfoundation.org.au/healthy-eating/fats/Pages/cholesterol.aspx