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Ineffective
Bottom Line
Treatment with garlic supplement (Allicin tablets). Only 1 valid studies conducted, with 146 adults. More research is needed, to determine benefits and risks. It does not influence the duration of Common Cold occurrences, and there is no proof that it helps any common Cold symptoms. Side effects seem minor.
Avoid this treatment:
It is ineffective and it does not make the length of Common Cold occurrences shorter (according to the only valid study that was published).
Allicin (garlic) tablets
Target Population:
Adults with cold, 16 to 65 years old
Dosage:
Daily tablet with 180 mg of allicin (garlic)
Goal:
Treatment of Common Cold symptoms
Benefits:
Unclear impact, more research is needed. Based on only one trial, it does not effect the duration of Common Cold occurrences.
Risks:
Unclear, more research is needed. Side effects include odor and a skin rash, according to the same single study.
Medical problem:
Common Cold (symptoms caused by viral infection of the upper respiratory system).
Symptoms and signs:
Cough, general discomfort, headache, runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, stuffy nose and weakness.
Complications:
Bacterial infections: lung infection, middle ear infection, strep throat, sinus infection.
Garlic tablet (supplement)
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