Garlic has been used to treat and cure illnesses since ancient times. It is argued that garlic is useful in treating heart disease, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, although more research needs to be completed to make the findings conclusive. Yu-Yan Yeh, a professor of nutrition at Penn State University, says garlic is almost as effective as traditional medication used to treat high cholesterol with no potentially harmful or toxic side effects.
Step 1
Eat one clove of garlic daily. The University of Maryland Medical Center's recommended adult dosage for garlic is one clove per day. You could chop the garlic up into smaller pieces and swallow it like small pills with a glass of water. Alternatively, chop up or mince the garlic and eat it daily with your meals.
Step 2
Take a supplement. Many forms of odorless garlic are available to buy at drugstores, health food stores and online. Odorless garlic should not give you bad breath and is more gentle on the stomach. The recommended dosage for adults is two supplements three times daily based on a 200 mg supplement. Check the back of the bottle to ascertain the recommended dosage, as it could change depending on the type of supplement.
Step 3
Ingest garlic in other forms. Garlic comes also in tincture and aged forms. Take 20 ml per day of a garlic tincture and 600 to 1,200 mg of dried, aged garlic. Dried, aged garlic dosages should be divided and spread out during the day.
Tips and Warnings
- Always consult your doctor before beginning an alternative health and wellness program.
- Garlic thins the blood and should not be taken if you are already on blood-thinning medication, pregnant or are about to have surgery.
Things You'll Need
- Raw garlic
- Odorless garlic supplements
