Garlic & Hawthorn

Caution Stacking
Caution Stacking

Both lower blood pressure through different mechanisms.

Mechanism

Garlic produces hydrogen sulfide which relaxes blood vessels. Hawthorn has vasodilatory and mild ACE-inhibitor effects.

Recommendation

Monitor blood pressure when combining, especially if also taking antihypertensive medication.

Drug interaction context

Known drug category interactions for these supplements. Especially relevant if you take prescription medications.

Caution Garlic × Blood thinners

Concentrated garlic supplements may mildly enhance anticoagulant effects.

Food-level garlic is generally fine. Inform your doctor if taking concentrated garlic extract with blood thinners.

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