topicBlack Garlic Cardiometabolic Meta-Analysis
claim1 2 3 Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of metabolic disorders, including, among others, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and hypertension, that significantly increase the risk of developing type II diabetes (T2DM) and cardiovascular disease (CVDs) [,].
evidence level3
citationGeddo Federica (2025)
sourceTracing the Path from Obesity to Diabetes: How S-Allyl Cysteine Shapes Metabolic Health
topicBlack Garlic Cardiometabolic Meta-Analysis
claimFurthermore, the work examines the origin of SAC from garlic maturation, safety, and bioavailability, and the current evidence on its protective effects on several clinical outcomes associated with MetS.
evidence level3
citationGeddo Federica (2025)
sourceTracing the Path from Obesity to Diabetes: How S-Allyl Cysteine Shapes Metabolic Health
topicBlack Garlic Cardiometabolic Meta-Analysis
claimIt is clinically associated not only with an increased risk of developing T2DM, but also with accelerated atherosclerosis driven by chronic inflammation and vascular endothelial dysfunction, conferring a significantly increased cardiovascular risk [].
evidence level3
citationGeddo Federica (2025)
sourceTracing the Path from Obesity to Diabetes: How S-Allyl Cysteine Shapes Metabolic Health
topicBlack Garlic Cardiometabolic Meta-Analysis
claimThe first step in the management of MetS is lifestyle modification, with the adoption of a healthy diet and regular physical activity.
evidence level3
citationGeddo Federica (2025)
sourceTracing the Path from Obesity to Diabetes: How S-Allyl Cysteine Shapes Metabolic Health
topicBlack Garlic Cardiometabolic Meta-Analysis
claimDysregulation of this axis contributes to hypercholesterolemia and cardiometabolic risk, beyond classical cholesterol synthesis pathways.
evidence level4
citationUberti F (2026)
sourceNatural Extract Combination Modulates Intestinal Barrier and Hepatic Cholesterol via the Gut-Liver Axis In Vitro.
topicBlack Garlic Cardiometabolic Meta-Analysis
claimIn HepG2 cells, MIX demonstrated synergistic effects: it reduced HMGR expression by 83-90% relative to individual extracts, increased LDLR expression by 43-97%, suppressed PCSK9 by up to 92%, and lowered total cholesterol and LDL uptake more effectively than RYRF.
evidence level4
citationUberti F (2026)
sourceNatural Extract Combination Modulates Intestinal Barrier and Hepatic Cholesterol via the Gut-Liver Axis In Vitro.
topicBlack Garlic Cardiometabolic Meta-Analysis
claimMIX also amplified bile acid production and free cholesterol excretion, indicating improved hepatic clearance pathways.
evidence level4
citationUberti F (2026)
sourceNatural Extract Combination Modulates Intestinal Barrier and Hepatic Cholesterol via the Gut-Liver Axis In Vitro.
topicBlack Garlic Cardiometabolic Meta-Analysis
claimBackground/Objectives: The gut-liver axis plays a central role in cholesterol homeostasis, linking intestinal absorption, microbial metabolites, and hepatic lipid regulation.
evidence level4
citationUberti F (2026)
sourceNatural Extract Combination Modulates Intestinal Barrier and Hepatic Cholesterol via the Gut-Liver Axis In Vitro.