Efficacy of garlic against coldsInterventions for preventing influenza: An overview of Cochrane systematic reviews and a Bayesian network meta-analysis.
We examined the effectiveness of garlic as a treatment to prevent cold symptoms based on a comprehensive review of systematic reviews. This analysis included various studies that compared garlic and other preventative interventions against a control group receiving no treatment or a placebo.
Our findings indicated that garlic demonstrated notable advantages in reducing instances of influenza, a key player in the spectrum of cold-like illnesses. However, we also learned that the evidence surrounding garlic specifically for cold prevention isn't robust enough to make definitive claims.
It's essential to note that while garlic showed potential, vitamin C did not present any significant benefits in this context. Ultimately, the effectiveness of other interventions remains to be convincingly validated with strong scientific evidence.
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This is the best thing I've ever used to treat a cold. Garlic has known antiviral effects, and I've used it for years. If I take 3 tablets as soon as I notice cold symptoms, then 2 more every 6 hours for the following 24 hours, the cold never sets in. If I wait, it takes 3-4 days to recover, which is still better than the week-plus colds without this. My cholesterol has dropped significantly while on this product and I am no longer on statin drugs. The price is fair, and I only wish it qualified for Amazon's Super Saver Shipping.