Cost: Compounded variations often come at a lower cost, but patients need to weigh this against the potential risks of unregulated formulations
Wadden, Ph.D., Sean Wharton, M.D., Pharm.D., Koutaro Yokote, M.D., Ph.D., et al., for the STEP 1 Study Group* 2
It is not known whether garlic supplementation can help prevent cardiovascular disease
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The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 91 (12), 4792-4797
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