Garlic isn't just a kitchen staple—it’s a natural powerhouse of health benefits! Packed with antioxidants and sulfur compounds like allicin, garlic supports heart health by lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, strengthens the immune system, fights inflammation, and so much more. With its antibacterial and antiviral properties, garlic has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for colds, infections, and overall wellness.

Whether eaten raw, cooked, or taken as a supplement, garlic is a simple yet powerful way to boost your health naturally. Join us as we discuss this unsung herbal hero.

Today on The Lab Report: 
3:00 Garlic is a vegetable and a medicine
7:30 Herbal constituents vs. whole plants
9:00 Allicin
11:50 Cardiovascular health and immunity
14:20 Antimicrobial and antiviral properties
15:20 Garlic is useful in so many clinical conditions
17:20 Which form is best?
19:25 Get Outta Here!!!!!!!!

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Garlic isn't just a kitchen staple&mdash;it&rsquo;s a natural powerhouse of health benefits! Packed with antioxidants and sulfur compounds like allicin, garlic supports heart health by lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, strengthens the immune system, fights inflammation, and so much more. With its antibacterial and antiviral properties, garlic has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for colds, infections, and overall wellness.
Whether eaten raw, cooked, or taken as a supplement, garlic is a simple yet powerful way to boost your health naturally. Join us as we discuss this unsung herbal hero.
Today on The Lab Report: 
<ul>
<li>3:00 Garlic is a vegetable and a medicine</li>
<li>7:30 Herbal constituents vs. whole plants</li>
<li>9:00 Allicin</li>
<li>11:50 Cardiovascular health and immunity</li>
<li>14:20 Antimicrobial and antiviral properties</li>
<li>15:20 Garlic is useful in so many clinical conditions</li>
<li>17:20 Which form is best?</li>
<li>19:25 Get Outta Here!!!!!!!!</li>
</ul>
Additional Resources:
Subscribe, Rate, &amp; Review The Lab Report
Thanks for tuning in to this week&rsquo;s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review.
Don&rsquo;t forget to <a href="https://www.gdx.net/">visit our website</a>, like us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/genova.diagnostics/">Facebook</a>, follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/genova_gdx">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/genovadiagnostics/">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/genova-diagnostics">LinkedIn</a>. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: <a href="mailto:podcast@gdx.net">podcast@gdx.net</a>.
And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.
To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit <a href="https://connect.gdx.net/">Genova Connect</a>.
Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.

The world of medicine can be challenging. Clinicians and patients are always looking for more options, more effective treatments… and in the end, more answers. What if there was a way to practice medicine that digs deeper and offers a new perspective? Functional medicine focuses on addressing root causes of disease. At Genova Diagnostics we’ve watched this field evolve and grow for over 35 years….

We’ve not only adapted, we’ve led. Join us as we talk about functional medicine, laboratory testing, and optimizing health. Welcome to the Lab Report.

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