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Im on high blood pressure medication and now is eating a clove of raw garlic on empty stomach but have been burping a lot, should i continue ?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

GARLIC HBP : There is no evidence that garlic effects BP. We used to say it may help because it kept away people who increased your BP. But that was Dr. humor.

Answered 5/23/2020

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