@RealGeorgeWebb1 Did you do know there was a clinical trial for intravenous injection of allicin in humans that showed 63% reduction of the common cold? https://t.co/ipyBh7trhe
Garlic for the common cold.
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Several discussions emphasize the limited and inconclusive evidence regarding garlic's role in preventing or treating colds, citing reviews like the 2014 Cochrane analysis with comments such as 'insufficient clinical trial evidence.' The tone varies from skepticism to mild curiosity, with some posts referencing specific studies on garlic's antiviral properties, suggesting an ongoing interest in research rather than definitive conclusions.
Most discussions highlight the lack of conclusive evidence supporting garlic's effectiveness, reflecting disagreement or skepticism about its benefits.
The discussions consistently focus on scientific reviews, clinical trials, and research gaps, showing high interest in the subject.
Some posts reference specific studies or question the need for further research, indicating a moderate level of active engagement.
While users debate the validity of claims, the overall influence on health practices or policy remains minimal, leading to a neutral impact score.
Abstract in brief
- Garlic is thought to possess antimicrobial and antiviral properties that could help prevent or treat the common cold, though rigorous research is limited.
- A search of various medical databases identified eight relevant trials, but only one met the criteria for inclusion: it involved 146 participants comparing garlic supplements to a placebo over 12 weeks.
- Results showed a significant reduction in the occurrence of colds in the garlic group (24 cases) compared to the placebo group (65 cases), but recovery times were similar between the two groups; overall, only one study limits the strength of the conclusions drawn.
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Most liked on X and Bluesky@einfach_rio @sixtus @Die_Gruenen Und man hat mehr Platz im Bus. Ergo: Physical Distancing. Und ja, es könnte auch was gegen Viren bringen: https://t.co/4UpzPtBrsh
#CochraneDaily It's Garlic Day (https://t.co/A8swX5NH5g) and the @CochraneLibrary review found insufficient clinical trial evidence on the effects of #garlic for preventing or treating the common cold (https://t.co/QvcBPvTPQf) @CochraneARI
@22liv22 @txsalth2o @Manhattva This 2014 Cochrane review says you're both full of it. Trust the science! https://t.co/bPK0i4agTc
More studies need => No evidence => Garlic is false news => "A single trial suggested that garlic may prevent occurrences of the common cold but more studies are needed to validate this finding." https://t.co/Nzwq7D5tvk
@Nmenon777 @gaskin_ken In China, garlic is used to combat fever. https://t.co/sN4BksHuGr In Japan as well. https://t.co/XxvC1eJPJy And worldwide. https://t.co/hFB8QKkE6k I'm not selling garlic... but it's a safer thing to try than medicines.
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#CochraneDaily Around your health in 100 Cochrane Reviews 3: GARLIC FOR THE COMMON COLD. @cochrane.org review from 2014 concluded "There is insufficient clinical trial evidence on the effects of garlic in preventing or treating the common cold." www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....
@22liv22 @txsalth2o @Manhattva This 2014 Cochrane review says you're both full of it. Trust the science! https://t.co/bPK0i4agTc
RT @GoodluckJBers14: #CochraneDaily It's Garlic Day (https://t.co/A8swX5NH5g) and the @CochraneLibrary review found insufficient clinical t…
RT @GoodluckJBers14: #CochraneDaily It's Garlic Day (https://t.co/A8swX5NH5g) and the @CochraneLibrary review found insufficient clinical t…
RT @GoodluckJBers14: #CochraneDaily It's Garlic Day (https://t.co/A8swX5NH5g) and the @CochraneLibrary review found insufficient clinical t…
#CochraneDaily It's Garlic Day (https://t.co/A8swX5NH5g) and the @CochraneLibrary review found insufficient clinical trial evidence on the effects of #garlic for preventing or treating the common cold (https://t.co/QvcBPvTPQf) @CochraneARI
RT @AllicinV: @RealGeorgeWebb1 Did you do know there was a clinical trial for intravenous injection of allicin in humans that showed 63% re…
RT @AllicinV: @RealGeorgeWebb1 Did you do know there was a clinical trial for intravenous injection of allicin in humans that showed 63% re…
@RealGeorgeWebb1 Did you do know there was a clinical trial for intravenous injection of allicin in humans that showed 63% reduction of the common cold? https://t.co/ipyBh7trhe
#CochraneDaily Around your health in 100 Cochrane Reviews. 1: GARLIC FOR THE COMMON COLD "There is insufficient clinical trial evidence on the effects of garlic in preventing or treating the common cold." #garlic @CochraneARI @CochraneCollab https://t.co/vBA6ZTMxnJ
Why aren't there more trials for garlic? "A single trial suggested that garlic may prevent occurrences of the common cold but more studies are needed to validate this finding. Claims of effectiveness appear to rely largely on poor-quality evidence." https://t.co/Nzwq7D5tvk
@TrustNobis @JHowardBrainMD The paper you cite is far (very far) from validating Hyman's claim, and every review from Cochrane says that there is insufficient evidence. Plus, there is nothing about broccoli. https://t.co/w9eTgFqkth https://t.co/WeK0Opt2xN https://t.co/JikbXWPjnj https://t.co/ALVYfOSOUS
More studies need => No evidence => Garlic is false news => "A single trial suggested that garlic may prevent occurrences of the common cold but more studies are needed to validate this finding." https://t.co/Nzwq7D5tvk
@BirkigtA @Stefanswelt @sixtus @Die_Gruenen @gruene_berlin https://t.co/RBIYbjWsv9 ist ein Studie zur Erkältung und nicht zu Corona. Corona ist keine Influenza und hat auch nichts mit einer Erkältung zu tun.
@einfach_rio @sixtus @Die_Gruenen Und man hat mehr Platz im Bus. Ergo: Physical Distancing. Und ja, es könnte auch was gegen Viren bringen: https://t.co/4UpzPtBrsh
Garlic for the common cold https://t.co/FQuOrm26mi
@OmanVSCovid19 فعلا هناك دراسات اثبتت احتوائه على مضادات البكتريا و لكن لا توجد دراسه علميه على فعاليه الثوم في نزلات البرد و الانفلونزا فكيف بال#كوفيد_19. و هذا رابط دراسه علميه بحثت في فعاليه الثوم Lissiman E, Bhasale AL, Cohen M. Garlic for the common cold. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. (2014)
@Nmenon777 @gaskin_ken In China, garlic is used to combat fever. https://t.co/sN4BksHuGr In Japan as well. https://t.co/XxvC1eJPJy And worldwide. https://t.co/hFB8QKkE6k I'm not selling garlic... but it's a safer thing to try than medicines.
@DannyCCW000 @CNN There seems to be at one good study out there related to garlic. But science calls for more research. https://t.co/1hiBhokR32
Garlic for the common cold https://t.co/GcW9qAhexT
@Grundad Garlic for the common cold https://t.co/oPRdwbGfWA
Is #garlic effective for the prevention or treatment of the common #cold? Well, we are not sure. https://t.co/D35hrH2NVf Review by @CochraneARI #cochraneevidence https://t.co/40QSKihMNa
@larman92 @FridaGomezP @Yelitaruiz @pinche_petus Amigo, a alguien le serviría actualizarse. https://t.co/CVXPfYY6lR
Garlic For The Common Cold https://t.co/qHfDVaBv3e
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