# Health Benefits of Garlic: What 1 Clove Can Do For You | Dr. Hana Kahleova

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Published: 2026-02-24T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Garlic may be one of the most powerful foods in your kitchen due to its vast health benefits. In this episode, Dr. Hana Kahleova joins Chuck Carroll to explain the science behind garlic's impact on cholesterol, blood pressure, immune function, antioxidant production, and even gene signaling. Backed by randomized clinical trials and meta-analyses, she reveals how just one clove per day may help improve cardiovascular health and reduce infection risk. 🧠 In this episode: - Is fresh garlic better than supplements? - Can garlic really reduce LDL cholesterol? - Does it help prevent colds? - What about blood pressure? Plus, practical tips for using garlic daily without smelling like an Italian restaurant on a first date. 🧄 Garlic Press 👉 https://amzn.to/3Of2mgi 💙 Watch Dr. Kahleova's Presentation 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-xGZKkZA1s 🙏 Support The Exam Room Podcast & PCRM 👉 https://bit.ly/SupportExamRoom - About Us - The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. We combine the clout and expertise of more than 17,000 physicians with the dedicated actions of more than 175,000 members across the United States and around the world.

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