Black Garlic
Research reviewed: Up until 03/2026
Black Garlic (Aged Black Garlic (Allium sativum)) is a dietary supplement with 2 published peer-reviewed studies involving 3,100 participants, researched for Cardiovascular & Antioxidant.
Evidence at a Glance
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Cardiovascular & Antioxidant
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Study Quality Breakdown
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All Studies
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Cardiovascular & Antioxidant
To assess black garlic extract on lipid profile and antioxidant status.
Study Type
Randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled
Purpose
To assess black garlic extract on lipid profile and antioxidant status.
Dose
Black garlic extract 6g daily
Participants
60 patients with mild hypercholesterolaemia
Duration
12 weeks
Results
Black garlic significantly reduced total cholesterol and LDL while increasing HDL. Antioxidant capacity significantly improved vs white garlic control. S-allylcysteine preserved during aging process.
How They Measured It
Total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides, antioxidant capacity (ORAC, TAC)
To evaluate aged black garlic on blood pressure in hypertensive patients.
Study Type
Randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled
Purpose
To evaluate aged black garlic on blood pressure in hypertensive patients.
Dose
Aged black garlic 2.4g daily
Participants
49 subjects with hypertension
Duration
12 weeks
Results
Aged black garlic significantly reduced systolic blood pressure (-10 mmHg). Improved arterial stiffness and inflammatory markers. Effects superior to raw garlic.
How They Measured It
Systolic and diastolic blood pressure, blood flow, inflammation markers
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Black Garlic research
There are currently 58 peer-reviewed studies on Black Garlic (Aged Black Garlic (Allium sativum)), involving 3,100 total participants. Research covers Cardiovascular health, Antioxidant protection, Blood sugar balance and 1 more areas. The overall evidence strength is rated as Strong.
The evidence is currently rated as "Strong Evidence". This rating is based on study design quality (randomisation, blinding, placebo controls), sample sizes, study types (2 human studies), and reported outcomes.
Black Garlic has been researched for: Cardiovascular health, Antioxidant protection, Blood sugar balance, Immune support. Each area has its own body of evidence which you can explore in the study breakdowns above.
Yes, 2 out of 58 studies are human trials. Human trials carry more weight in our evidence scoring system.
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