Raw or cooked garlic — which is better?

Crushing raw garlic activates allicin. If cooking, crush and rest 10 minutes before heating to preserve more of its activity.

Does garlic actually lower blood pressure?

Meta-analyses suggest aged garlic extract can lower systolic blood pressure modestly (about 7–9 mmHg) in people with hypertension. It is not a replacement for prescribed medication.

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