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Head-to-head evidence comparison — which supplement is right for you?
Aged Garlic Extract vs Potassium: Aged Garlic Extract has the stronger overall evidence (7.5 vs 8.5/10); they're alternatives for reduce inflammation — the best pick depends on your goals. Take the 60-second quiz for a pick tailored to your goals.
Aged Garlic Extract wins 2 of 3 categories. Both are solid choices — the best pick depends on your specific goals.
Verdict
Likely helps
14 of 15 studies with measurable effects showed benefit.
Top outcomes
Verdict
Probably helps
9 of 14 studies with measurable effects showed benefit.
Top outcomes
Shared outcomes (1)
Outcomes where both Aged Garlic Extract and Potassium 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)
99-500mg daily from supplements (food provides more)
With food to reduce GI upset, Spread throughout day, During/after exercise for athletes
Potassium Citrate or Potassium Gluconate
8-12 weeks
12+ weeks
4-8 weeks
2-4 weeks
1-2 weeks
Long-term
With excess or kidney issues
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.
Effect of changes in potassium intake on blood pressure: a dose–response meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials (2000–2024)
Clinical Kidney Journal (2025) · Meta analysis · n=2500
Dose-response analysis of RCTs from 2000-2024
Magnesium and Potassium Supplementation for Systolic Blood Pressure Reduction in the General Normotensive Population: A Systematic Review and Subgroup Meta-Analysis for Optimal Dosage and Treatment Length
Nutrients (2024) · Meta analysis
Both supplements demonstrated greater reductions in SBP for the general population at lower dosages and longer treatment durations.
Sex-specific associations between sodium and potassium intake and overall and cause-specific mortality: a large prospective U.S. cohort study, systematic review, and updated meta-analysis of cohort studies
BMC medicine (2024) · Meta analysis · n=237036
Meta-analysis examining Potassium efficacy
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.
AI-estimated from published studies. Interpret as directional guidance.
Aged Garlic Extract has a higher evidence score (7.5/10 vs 8.5/10) and wins in 2 of 3 categories.
For reduce inflammation, Aged Garlic Extract has a higher relevance score (90 vs 85).
No known interactions between Aged Garlic Extract and Potassium have been documented in our database. However, always consult a healthcare provider before combining supplements.
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