Re: GARLIC BENEFICIAL FOR PROSTATE

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>I came across this article and thought I would post it. I can't post a link
>because it's all the info that was available. If the study is true, it
>doesn't surprise me. I have always said one of the most easiest, cheapest,
>and safest therapies one could try at home, is the ...:ø¤º°` Raw Garlic
>Protocol `°º¤ø:...

Garlic:

antiinflamitory?
antifungal?
antibacterial?
immune supressant?

jrh





>GARLIC REPORTED BENEFICIAL FOR PROSTATE HEALTH
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>Garlic supplements appear to have several benefits in prostate health,
>according to a study printed in the February issue of Nutrition Research
>(23, 2:199-204, 2003).  Researchers at Ankara University (Turkey) recruited
>27 patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BHP) and nine patients with
>prostate cancer, all of whom were given a daily garlic extract supplement.
>After one month of supplementation, prostate mass was significantly reduced
>in the BPH patients, although no effect on prostate mass was seen in the
>cancer patients.  Both groups exhibited improved urinary parameters,
>including decreased frequency and increased flow rates.  In addition, the
>cancer patients also exhibited reduced total and free prostate specific
>antigen (PSA) values.  Researchers concluded garlic extract supplementation
>leads to significant improvement in disease parameters for patients with BPH
>and prostate cancer.
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>Tip => Using garlic supplements is a risk simply because the product may not
>be effective due to the use of heat treatment involved in packaging, ( loses
>nutrients ), and not all manufacturer's put what they claim in the bottle.
>The Garlic Protocol requires about 6-10 raw garlic cloves per day for
>approx. 1 month. For example: You could take 3 in the morning and 3 at
>night. To avoid the odor concern, dice up each clove into small pill size
>and do not chew. Drink down with an 8oz. glass of water per every 1 or 2
>cloves. If the Garlic Protocol helps, a much lower dose for following months
>would be of 1-3 cloves per day.
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>Disclaimer:  I am not a medical doctor. Please consult with your
>own medical practicioner. Do not substitute what you read in a post for
>competent professional medical advice which encompasses your unique medical
>condition. The above comments are only general suggestions for discussion.
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