Medicinal plants have been used from ancient times for human healthcare as in the form of
traditional medicines, spices, and other food components. Garlic (Allium sativum L.) is an …

Background Allicin is an organosulfur and defensive compound found in garlic (Allium
sativum L.) and other Allium species. Its unique odor is easily detectable, and its effects on …

Fruit and vegetables are essential components of a healthy diet. The World Health
Organization (WHO) recommends an intake of five to eight portions (400–600 g) daily of …

Hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha) is a widely used Chinese herb for treatment of
gastrointestinal ailments and heart problems and consumed as food. In North America, the …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is strongly associated with the gut microbiota and its
metabolites, including trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO), formed from metaorganismal …

Allium species, belonging to Alliaceae family, are among the oldest cultivated vegetables
used as food. Garlic, onions, leeks and chives, which belong to this family, have been …

Garlic is a polyphenolic and organosulfur enriched nutraceutical spice consumed since
ancient times. Garlic and its secondary metabolites have shown excellent health-promoting …

Hypercholesterolemia is associated with an increased risk of heart disease. The effect of
garlic on blood lipids has been studied in numerous trials and summarized in meta …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is now the leading cause of death globally and is a growing
health concern. Lifestyle factors, including nutrition, play an important role in the etiology …

Ischaemic heart disease is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide.
The development of cardioprotective therapeutic agents remains a partly unmet need and a …