Which condition may result from use of garlic?
a. Reduced total serum cholesterol and triglycerides
b. Lowered diastolic blood pressure, by at least 20 mm Hg
c. Decreased production of bile by the liver
d. Decreased urinary hesitancy and urgency
ANS: A
Garlic has been shown to have as its most effective use the lowering of total serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
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