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Health Benefits of Garlic: What One Clove Can Do For You | Dr. Hana Kahleova

Health Benefits of Garlic: What One Clove Can Do For You | Dr. Hana Kahleova

Garlic may be one of the most powerful foods in your kitchen due to its vast health benefits.

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In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, Dr. Hana Kahleova joins Chuck Carroll to explain the science behind garlic’s impact on cholesterol, blood pressure, immune function, antioxidant production, and even gene signaling. Backed by randomized clinical trials and meta-analyses, she reveals how just one clove per day may help improve cardiovascular health and reduce infection risk.

In this episode:
  • Is fresh garlic better than supplements?
  • Can garlic really reduce LDL cholesterol?
  • Does it help prevent colds?
  • What about blood pressure?

Plus, practical tips for using garlic daily without smelling like an Italian restaurant on a first date.

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