Abstract

EFFECTS OF SINGLE CLOVE GARLIC GROWING IN YEMEN ON SMOKERS LIPIDS

*Dr. Wael Mustafa Ali Mohammed

Abstract

Functional food is used for therapeutic properties such as allium sativum (Single Clove) of Male Garlic (MG) growing in Yemen. Methods: This study was designed to assess the feeding with single clove garlic for smokers. Thirteen healthy smokers were randomly divided into three groups comprising of 10 male smokers. they were administered orally in (MG) daily under the supervision of a physician. Groups A,B and C received (50g, 100g and 200 g) respectively from MG for four weeks. They were administered daily for smokers for 30 days. Lipids levels were determined before and after feeding. Results: The results have shown that Lipids levels were decreased in smokers after feeding with Single Clove garlic. Conclusion: the hypochoesterolemic properties of MG may probably due to the presence of several phytochemicals content of the male garlic.

Keywords: Allium Sativum, Male Garlic, Lipids, Smokers.