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Does garlic lower cholesterol?

Written by Tod Cooperman, M.D.

Updated October 16, 2019 ⓘ

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Answer:

Garlic can lower total cholesterol but not by lowering so called "bad" or LDL cholesterol, according to a recent analysis. Find out more in the update to the Garlic Supplements Review, which includes our tests of garlic supplements and information on dosing.

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