Cardiovascular disease is considered to be the major cause of death in the United States. Whether the deaths are related to biological factors, such as genetics or high cholesterol levels, cardiovascular disease is a major concern for many Americans. With obesity on the rise and more than half the population experiencing heart problems, solutions to heart disease are becoming more and more necessary. As healthcare cost and insurance premiums continue to rise people are seeking …showed first 75 words of 3309 total…

…showed last 75 words of 3309 total…that allicin was highly effective in alleviating high blood pressure, addressing garlic's anticoagulant properties. In light of overwhelming support for the therapeutic, preventative, and anticoagulant properties of garlic from studies thus far and due to the lack of contradictory bioavailability studies I believe it can be stated that greater cardiovascular benefits may be derived from taking a garlic supplement that is high in allicin and is better protected from the gastric juices of the stomach.