Table 5 Hypoglycemic effect of garlic in Human
From: Effect of garlic on cardiovascular disorders: a review
References | Preparation | Duration | Dose | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Zhang et al., 2001 [135] | Garlic oil & Allicin | 11 weeks | 8.2 mg/day 7.8 mg/day | ↓ blood glucose |
Li et al., 2000 [137] | Garlicin | 10 days | 64 mg/day i.v. drip | ↓ blood glucose |
Bordia et al., 1998 [57] | Ethyl acetate extract | 3 months | Eq to 1 gm raw garlic/day | No change |
Ali & Thomson, 1995 [136] | Fresh garlic | 16 weeks | 3 gm/day | No change |
Jain et al., 1993 [117] | Garlic powder | 12 weeks | 900 mg/day | No change |
Kiesewetter et al., 1991 [78] | Garlic powder | 4 weeks | 800 mg/day | ↓ blood glucose |