Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)

Frequently Asked Questions

15. What are some examples of NIH-sponsored studies of CAM therapies for heart disease? - cont'd

In another study, researchers are focusing on ways that garlic might prevent blood clots, which can lead to a heart attack. Research shows that garlic can thin the blood in a manner similar to aspirin. An earlier study found that garlic does not seem to lower LDL, the "bad cholesterol" that increases heart disease risk.