Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A November 2007 PMID 17951430

Hydrogen sulfide mediates the vasoactivity of garlic.

Gloria A Benavides, Giuseppe L Squadrito, Robert W Mills, Hetal D Patel, T Scott Isbell, Rakesh P Patel, Victor M Darley-Usmar, Jeannette E Doeller, David W Kraus

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The posts show a balanced perspective, with mentions of the biochemical processes like RBCs converting garlic polysulfides into H2S and implications for cardiovascular health, which indicates moderate engagement and interest. Phrases like 'mediates the vasoactivity of garlic' and references to health benefits demonstrate a formal tone that emphasizes both scientific credibility and potential significance.

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Discussions reflect a general curiosity about the health benefits of garlic and its biochemical effects.

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The posts involve referencing specific mechanism details like RBCs converting polysulfides into H2S, showing some depth of interest.

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Abstract in brief

  • The study shows that human red blood cells (RBCs) can convert garlic-derived organic polysulfides into hydrogen sulfide (H2S), which is an important signaling molecule for cardiovascular health.
  • The production of H2S from garlic compounds depends on the presence of reduced thiols and is facilitated by allyl groups and sulfur atoms, with conditions such as glucose levels playing a supporting role.
  • The research indicates that garlic’s ability to relax blood vessels (vasoactivity) is linked to H2S production, suggesting that measuring H2S levels could help standardize the potency of garlic supplements for cardiovascular benefits.]

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Garlic ❤️ "human RBCs [Red Blood Cells] convert garlic-derived organic polysulfides into hydrogen sulfide (H(2)S), an endogenous cardioprotective vascular cell signaling molecule." And which suppresses SARS-Cov-2 infection as per the paper retweeted below. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17951430/

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