Thanks Kenneth! Garlic tablets may help maintain and support a healthy heart. Garlic comes from the bulb of the tall, flowering Allium sativum. A number of publications have shown that garlic supports the cardiovascular system. It may help maintain normal cholesterol levels in the blood.

Garlic is generally considered safe when used for dietary purposes, but when taken in higher doses the potential for adverse effects becomes possible. Garlic is not recommended during pregnancy and lactation, due to in vitro (test tube) and animal studies showing uterine-stimulating effects. One paper also suggests that garlic be avoided after tissue transplants, due to its reported ability to enhance natural killer cell function, a major mechanism responsible for tissue rejection. Since garlic contains active thiol groups, it should be avoided by individuals who suffer from attacks of pemphigus, a rare autoimmune response. Also it is thought that Garlic may interfere with existing diabetic management. This may be due to its hypoglycemic effect, which has been documented in animal studies. The most noted drug interaction with garlic involves its ability to enhance the effectiveness of anticoagulants. There are case reports detailing excessive post-operative bleeding in patients who revealed a large, chronic garlic intake. It is also possible that garlic may potentiate the anticoagulant effects of warfarin and ASA. Although rare, there have been some reports of allergic reactions to garlic preparations.

Regular dietary consumption of garlic appears to be relatively safe. However, those taking therapeutic doses need to take caution and consult their physician, especially patients currently taking anticoagulant medicines. Garlic tablets may be recommended as part of a daily regimen for Women's Health, Men's Health, and Heart Health.