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Siwsan

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3. It is supposed to help maintain blood pressure.

Reply to cilla4progress (Reply #2)

Wed Aug 2, 2023, 02:36 PM

Aug 2023

Also has antibiotic properties.

My grandfather ate cloves of raw garlic every day. He lived to 97. Never had heart or blood pressure issues. He died when he was just ready to go.

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I wonder if this is Mother Nature's way of telling me that garlic is good for my heart [View all] Siwsan Aug 2023 OP

It's good for your heart because it keeps your blood pressure up when Wonder Why Aug 2023 #1

I've been eating raw cloves on occasion recently. cilla4progress Aug 2023 #2

It is supposed to help maintain blood pressure. Siwsan Aug 2023 #3

It has numerous... 2naSalit Aug 2023 #4

I use SO much garlic in my cooking Siwsan Aug 2023 #5

It's a staple in my cooking. 2naSalit Aug 2023 #6

My dad told me that my great grandma ate garlic for her heart condition. love_katz Aug 2023 #7

cardiologist told me orthoclad Oct 2023 #8