http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2007/01/23/eating-whole-foods-is-far-better-than-taking-a-supplement.aspxA study of 90 overweight smokers suggests that garlic supplements have no effect on a number of heart disease risk factors. Taking garlic powder supplement for three months resulted in no changes in cholesterol levels, C-reactive protein levels (whichenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Build: 31106.3070)