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World J Exp Med. Jun 20, 2025; 15(2): 103481
Published online Jun 20, 2025. doi: 10.5493/wjem.v15.i2.103481
Table 1 Main clinical effects of garlic in cardiometabolic disorders: Dyslipidemia, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, and hypertension
Condition
Mechanisms and Effects
Dyslipidemia↓ TC, TG, LDL
↑ HDL
Garlic forms: Raw, tablets, aged
Effect varies with dose and duration
MASLD↓ Liver enzymes (ALT, AST, GGT)
↓ Lipid peroxidation
↑ Antioxidant activity
Improves metabolic parameters
HypertensionACE inhibition
↓ Systolic/diastolic blood pressure
↑ NO levels
Arterial remodeling
Synergistic with drugs