Doctor warns against excessive garlic consumption to treat atherosclerosis

Garlic can be part of a healthy diet, but it cannot remove the plaques that cause atherosclerosis, according to vascular specialist Alexander Shishonin.

Shishonin said garlic contains a biologically active substance with vascular-protective, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Eating it may benefit the lining of blood vessels and support intestinal function.

He warned against consuming excessive amounts of garlic in the hope of achieving a clear treatment effect. Once atherosclerotic plaques have formed, garlic alone cannot eliminate them. People with atherosclerosis should identify the causes of the changes and the factors that are allowing the disease process to continue.

The specialist also stressed the importance of diet and physical activity as part of a comprehensive treatment approach. Atherosclerotic plaques are cholesterol deposits on the inner lining of arteries, and their accumulation is associated with the development of atherosclerosis.

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Garlic is a useful food product, but it is not a treatment for atherosclerosis.