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Head-to-head evidence comparison — which supplement is right for you?
Aged Garlic Extract wins 2 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
Probably helps
4 of 6 studies with measurable effects showed benefit.
Top outcomes
Shared outcomes (2)
Outcomes where both Aged Garlic Extract and Hawthorn 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)
160-900mg extract (standardized to 2-3% flavonoids or 18-20% OPCs)
With meals, Split into 2-3 doses
Standardized extract (WS 1442 or LI 132 are most studied)
8-12 weeks
12+ weeks
4-8 weeks
8-12 weeks
6-12 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.
Would integrated Western and traditional Chinese medicine have more benefits for stroke rehabilitation? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Stroke and vascular neurology (2022) · Meta analysis · n=6339
Our results indicate that the combined use of CM and WM could be more efficacious in stroke rehabilitation compared with the use of WM therapy alone.
Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.) in the treatment of cardiovascular disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Pharmacological Research (2018) · Meta analysis · n=3700
Hawthorn extract (WS 1442) significantly improved maximal workload in heart failure patients
Traditional Chinese medicines benefit to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Molecular biology reports (2012) · Meta analysis · n=25661
Comparing with western medicines mentioned above, TCM had a better effect on the normalization of alanine aminotransferase and disappearance of radiological steatosis in the treatment of NAFLD.
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 showing 7-watt improvement in maximal workload. Effects primarily documented in mild heart failure patients. Most studies used WS 1442 extract standardized to 18.75% oligomeric procyanidins.
AI-estimated from published studies. Interpret as directional guidance.
Aged Garlic Extract has a higher evidence score (9/10 vs 7.5/10) and wins in 2 of 3 categories.
For support heart health, Hawthorn has a higher relevance score (92 vs 78).
No known interactions between Aged Garlic Extract and Hawthorn have been documented in our database. However, always consult a healthcare provider before combining supplements.