A meta-analysis by Fu et al. in BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies showed a correlation between garlic and a decrease in BMI, waist circumference, cholesterol, glucose, and diastolic blood pressure. Other studies have found correlations between weight reduction and garlic in mice.
Lee et al. in The Journal of Nutrition postulate that multiple mechanisms, such as increased thermogenesis and increased AMPK activity, are thought to be involved in these effects.
You can add garlic to your diet by using it in salad dressings, soups, stews, and pasta sauces. Take care, though; too much garlic can lead to indigestion. It can also thin your blood, so talk with your healthcare provider before changing your diet.
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