Garlic - Aged Extract

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Description

Aged Garlic Extract is manufactured by a process whereby raw garlic is sliced and placed in an extracting solution (of dilute 15-20% ethanol) in large stainless steel tanks, where it is naturally cold-aged for up to 20 months without using heat. This is followed by filtration and concentration of the extract.

Health Benefits of Aged Garlic Extract

In addition to the health benefits listed below, Aged Garlic Extract also shares many of the therapeutic properties associated with standard Garlic.

Aging & Life Extension

 Aged Garlic Extract may inhibit some aspects of the Aging Process.  [1]

 Aged Garlic Extract is claimed (by its manufacturers) to possess Life Extension potential.  [2]

Cardiovascular System

 Aged Garlic Extract may help to prevent Atherosclerosis due to its high content of S-allyl L-Cysteine, which inhibits the oxidation of LDL Cholesterol.  [3]

 Aged Garlic Extract may help to prevent abnormal Blood Clotting.  [4]

 Aged Garlic Extract may lower Blood Pressure in High Blood Pressure patients due to its high content of Alliin.  [5]

 Aged Garlic Extract when used in conjunction with Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Folic Acid may reduce painful episodes in Sickle-Cell Anemia patients.  [6]

 Aged Garlic Extract may help to prevent ischemic Stroke.  [7]

Immune System

 Aged Garlic Extract (5,000 mg per day for six weeks) may restore NKLymphocytes function in Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) patients.  [8]

 Aged Garlic Extract may counteract Allergies by inhibiting the release of Histamine.  [9]

 Aged Garlic Extract may help to prevent several forms of Cancer:  [10]

 Aged Garlic Extract may help to prevent and treat Cancer - Bladder.  [11]

 Aged Garlic Extract may inhibit the proliferation of Cancer - Breast cells.  [12]

 Aged Garlic Extract may help to prevent Cancer - Colon.  [13]

 Aged Garlic Extract may help to prevent Cancer - Liver.  [14]

 Aged Garlic Extract may inhibit the proliferation of Cancer - Prostate cells.  [15]

 Aged Garlic Extract may inhibit the proliferation of Candida albicans.  [16]

 Aged Garlic Extract may reduce Inflammation.  [17]

 Aged Garlic Extract may inhibit the ability of excessive Stress to cause suppression of the Immune System:  [18]

 Aged Garlic Extract may enhance the function of NK Lymphocytes and inhibits the ability of excessive stress to impair the function of NK Lymphocytes.  [19] 

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