Oxoamidin is an odourless,
high strength garlic. Just one capsule of Oxoamidin is equivalent to eating
6000mg (6 grams) of fresh garlic, but without the odour normally
associated with garlic.
The use of garlic for an extremely wide variety of
medicinal purposes has been reported throughout recorded history. It was
consumed as a part of the diet by the ancient Greeks and Romans, and was
employed by the Egyptians to give strength and nourishment to the slaves
constructing pyramids and has been described by herbalists of the sixteenth
century onwards.
USES OF GARLIC
THE IMMUNE
SYSTEM: Many scientific studies concentrated on the antibacterial,
antiviral and antifungal activity of garlic. In the first world war, garlic was
used topically to control the infection of wounds. Pasteur (1858) and Lehmann
(1930) were the first to present modern scientific evidence for the
antibacterial effects of garlic. Since then many scientific studies have focused
on these particular properties of garlic.
Hughes and Lawson (1991) found antibacterial and
antifungal activities in garlic and garlic supplements. They linked this
activity to certain sulphur compounds present in garlic, in particular allicin,
a compound formed when garlic is crushed. Candida albicans was one fungus the
garlic compounds were found to be active against (1).
Weber et al. found antiviral effects of garlic against
viruses including herpes and rhinovirus (responsible for the common cold). Fresh
garlic and polar fractions were used in this experiment.
Garlic has proven effects in destroying some harmful bacteria and viruses which
cause colds, flu and infections.
HEART DISEASE; In this area, research has been conducted on the
effect of garlic on cholesterol levels, fibrinolytic activity and the
aggregation of blood platelets.
The American Journal of Medicine reports a study in
which 42 healthy adults took either 300mg of standardised garlic powder in
tablet form three times a day, or a placebo. After 12 weeks there was a
significantly greater reduction in serum total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol
in those taking the garlic than in those taking the placebo. A review
covering experiments using fresh garlic has found consistent results - garlic
causes an increase in fibrinolytic activity (the breakdown of blood clots),
inhibition of platelet aggregation and a lowering of cholesterol levels .
BLOOD PRESSURE: Over the last few years
several well-conducted medical investigations have been conducted on the effects
of garlic on high blood pressure (hypertension). Generally a drop of 12-30
millimetres in the upper blood pressure and 7-20 millimetres in the lower blood
pressure was found with regular administration of garlic to patients with raised
blood pressure. People with normal blood pressure obtained a smaller drop in
their blood pressure (6).
OTHER REASONS TO TAKE GARLIC: Garlic is among
the few herbs with universal usage and recognition. It contains the minerals
selenium and germanium which enhance the beneficial effects of garlic.
The incorporation of selenium
into an antioxidant in the body may help explain some of the claims for using
garlic to inhibit cancer cell formation. The use of garlic against various forms
of cancer has been recorded in ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome and China.
Garlic has also been
used to kill intestinal parasites, worms and some bacteria, as well as
externally on ringworm.
Vita-Fit Oxoamidin Odourless Garlic contains parsley
and fennel so that these odourless capsules are even more admissible. As well as
enhancing the antibacterial and antifungal properties of garlic these herbs have
aromatic and carminative properties that disguise any lingering odour or
aftertaste that maybe present in the garlic.
DIRECTIONS:
Adults - Take 1 capsule per day as a general dietary supplement or up to 3
capsules for infections and colds.
References
Hughes E.G., Lawson L.D. 1991
Antimicrobial effects of AlUwn sativum L. (Garlic), AlUum ampeloprasum L.
(Elephant Garlic), and Allium cepal L. (Onion), garlic compounds and commercial
garlic supplement products. Phytotherapy Research (5): 154-158.
Weber N.D., Anderson D.O., North J.A; Murray B.K., Lawson L.D.. Hughes
B.G. In Vitro virucidal effects of Allium sativum (Garlic) extract and
compounds.
JainA.K., Vorgas R., Got^kowsky R.N., McMdhonF.G. 1993 Can garlic
reduce levels of serum Upids? A controlled clinical study. The American Journal
of Medicine (94): 632-635.
Kleijen J;
Knipschild P., Ter Reit G. 1989 Garlic, onions and cardiovascular risk factors.
A review of the evidence from human experiments with emphasis on commercially
available preparations. Br. J. CUn. Pharmac. 28: 535-544.
Weiner M.A., Weiner J. 1994 Herbs that heal. Quantum Books,
California.
ColUns R., PetoR.,
MacMahonS. etal. 1990 Blood pressure, stroke and coronary heart disease. Part 2.
Short term reduction in blood pressure. Overview of randomised drug trials in
their epidermological context. Lancet. 335: 827-838.
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