Systemic Production Of IFN-alpha By Garlic (Allium Sativum) In Humans
| Effect | Increase |
| Trial Design | Randomized trial |
| Trial Length | 1-7 Days |
| Number of Subjects | 100 |
| Sex | Both Genders |
| Age Range | 18-29, 30-44 |
| Body Types | Average |
Consumption of garlic products at 2g has noted that raw garlic cloves, but not boiled garlic, is associated with an increase in circulating interferon alpha by 384% and an increase in circulating nitric oxide levels at resting conditions by 224% when measured 2-4 hours after ingestion. There was no significant reduction in potency after 7 days of ingestion.
