Aged garlic extract reduces low-grade inflammation in obese people

( Natural News ) A study published in Clinical Nutrition has touted the anti-inflammatory benefits of aged garlic extract, providing evidence that its supplementation can decrease inflammatory markers among obese individuals . The double-blind, randomized study involved 51 healthy adults. Their mean age was at 45.6 years while their mean body mass index (BMI) was at 36.1 – well within the obese range. The subjects were matched according to BMI and divided into two groups. One group received aged garlic supplementation while the other was given a placebo. Capsules labeled either A or B were provided to the subjects who, along with the researchers, were not privy to the intervention assignments to ensure objectivity. Both placebo and supplement groups were told to drink three capsules with food twice a day without changing their diet or workout routine. One capsule contained 0.6 grams of the product, which meant that in a day, members of the supplement group ingested 3.6 grams of aged garlic extract. This regimen continued for six weeks, after which the participants’ blood lipid and inflammatory markers were noted. To determine any changes in immune cell populations and the levels of cytokine secretion over the six-week period, the researches also looked at peripheral blood mononuclear cells derived from the participants’ blood. Analysis revealed noticeably lower levels of inflammatory markers serum IL-6 and TNF-α in those who took the supplements compared to those who took the placebo. This proved aged garlic extract’s ability to combat inflammations that can lead to serious health conditions. Sponsored solution from CWC Labs: This heavy metals test kit allows you to test almost anything for 20+ heavy metals and nutritive minerals, including lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium, aluminum and more. You can test your own hair, vitamins, well water, garden soil, superfoods, pet hair, beverages […]

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