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Head-to-head evidence comparison — which supplement is right for you?
Aged Garlic Extract wins 1 of 3 categories. Both are solid choices — the best pick depends on your specific goals.
Verdict
Likely helps
13 of 14 studies with measurable effects showed benefit.
Top outcomes
Verdict
Likely helps
3 of 4 studies with measurable effects showed benefit.
Top outcomes
Shared outcomes (1)
Outcomes where both Aged Garlic Extract and Beta-Sitosterol have evidence — compare verdict strength side-by-side.
600-1200mg aged garlic extract
With meals, Split into 2 doses
Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract (most studied)
60-130mg daily for prostate; 2-3g for cholesterol
With meals (especially for cholesterol benefits), Divided doses
Standardized phytosterol complex
8-12 weeks
12+ weeks
4-8 weeks
4-8 weeks
4-6 weeks
Effects of aged garlic extract on blood pressure in hypertensive patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Prostaglandins & other lipid mediators (2024) · Meta analysis · n=584
AGE tea supplementation reduces systolic blood pressure (SBP) (WMD: -4.03; %95CI: -6.87, -1.20; I2: 57.1 %) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) (WMD: -1.44; 95 % CI= -2.87, -0.02; P = 0.052; I2: 36.8 %; P: 0.105).
Effect of garlic extract on markers of lipid metabolism and inflammation in coronary artery disease (CAD) patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Phytotherapy research : PTR (2023) · Meta analysis
The standardized mean difference with 95% CI was calculated using fixed-effect or random-effect models.
A meta-analysis of randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials for the effects of garlic on serum lipid profiles
Journal of the science of food and agriculture (2012) · Meta analysis · n=26
Compared with the placebo groups, serum TC and TG levels in the garlic group were reduced by 0.28 (95% CI, -0.45, -0.11) mmol L⁻¹ (P = 0.001) and 0.13 (95% CI, -0.20, -0.06) mmol L⁻¹ (P < 0.001), respectively.
Efficacy and mechanisms of Xiangsha Liujunzi Decoction for gastroesophageal reflux disease: A study integrating meta-analysis, network pharmacology and molecular docking
Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (2026) · Meta analysis · n=646
Eight RCTs (n = 646) showed that XSLJZD significantly improved clinical outcomes compared with controls, demonstrating superior overall efficacy and reduced recurrence.
Efficacy and mechanism of Qianjinweijing Decoction for asthma: Integrating systematic review with meta-analysis and network pharmacology
Medicine (2025) · Meta analysis · n=1200
QJWJ is effective in the treatment of asthma, and the therapeutic mechanism may be related to its regulation of inflammation, immunity, and apoptosis.
Genome-wide association study and meta-analysis of phytosterols identifies a novel locus for serum levels of campesterol
Human genomics (2024) · Meta analysis · n=9758
The meta-analysis replicated most of the reported variants, and our study provided significant support for the association of variants in SCARB1 and ABO with sitosterolemia.
Meta-analysis shows modest SBP reduction of ~4 mmHg and DBP reduction of ~1.4 mmHg. Effect size is relatively small compared to pharmaceutical interventions. Studies primarily used aged garlic extract forms.
Based on meta-analysis of 124 RCTs showing 6-12% LDL reduction at standard doses. Conservative effectiveness scale with optimal intake around 2g/day. No significant effects on HDL or triglycerides observed.
AI-estimated from published studies. Interpret as directional guidance.
Aged Garlic Extract has a higher evidence score (9/10 vs 8.5/10) and wins in 1 of 3 categories.
For reduce inflammation, Aged Garlic Extract has a higher relevance score (90 vs 65).
No known interactions between Aged Garlic Extract and Beta-Sitosterol have been documented in our database. However, always consult a healthcare provider before combining supplements.