Can Garlic Supplements Help You Fight A Cold?

James Leiber, DO
May 15, 2013

Supplementation with aged garlic extract improves both NK and γδ-T cell function and reduces the severity of cold and flu symptoms: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled nutrition intervention.

BACKGROUND & AIMS: Earlier studies show that dietary bioactive compounds can modify proliferation of γδ-T cells. Garlic contains numerous compounds that have this potential and, in addition, has been shown to influence NK cell function. Our primary aim was to demonstrate that aged garlic extract could modify these immune cells.

METHODS: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled parallel intervention study recruited 120 healthy subjects (60 per group) to determine the effect of aged garlic extract supplementation (2.56 g/d) on immune cell proliferation and cold and flu symptoms.

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Martha Hernandez

It is only "excellent", excellent place, excellent treatment and excellent professionals. I arrived with a limp on my right knee and now I walk like a teenager. Thanks to them, I love them!

Gerri Finch

Last year I fell down stairs and had a severe fracture on my right ankle. Even after surgery for adding titanium extensions to both sides of my ankle I still had nerve pain, and excessive discomfort 7 months later. I returned to Dr James Leiber to discuss my issues and he recommended me to do a PRP protocol to give the area a new start to heal more completely. After the procedure he told me I had a great opportunity for full recovery. It hasn’t been easy but I knew I had tried for PRP procedures in other parts of my body from previous injuries. My husband even did a stem cell procedure on his torn rotator cuff and labrum.I have so much confidence in this dr and in these procedures. After 6-8 weeks I returned to complete pain free mobility. I am continuing to have no nerve pain and endurance to walk unaided. In September I returned to full activity even walking up and down stairs pain free. I see a future again as a 74 year old that will return to traveling , hiking and enjoying life to the fullest. I highly recommend that you try these procedures and believe you to can have a complete recovery to any neuromuscular issue from carpel tunnel, to mobility in your fingers and extremities in your body this really works to restore and repair your abilities to move pain free and successfully return to an active life. Thank you New Regeneration Orthopedics for using our own blood and stem cells to help us to repair our aging and accident ridden parts safely and with great hope!

Nicole Masley

Very professional with thorough instructions on what to expect. I had cervical platelet injections for neck stiffness, pain and positional headaches that have been occurring for the past 5 months. After reviewing my MRI, Dr. Leiber was confident he could safely help me.I did not hesitate because my husband has received positive results from Dr Leibers care and though I was quite anxious, I came out of the procedure a bit whoozy (I was given a muscle relaxant and pain medication), slept in the car and went straight to bed for a 2 hr nap. I can honestly say this was my post op “recovery” experience. My headache is gone, I am a little stiff now (day after) but overall, feel much better than before. I am hopeful this continues to be the case long term. What a relief! I am a healthy 59 yr old and want to stay that way for as long as I can!

Mary Monroe

After years of chronic pain in my shoulder and my cervical spine, I found it time to get serious about feeling better. I had the great fortune of finding Dr Ron Torrance and Regenexx. After a thorough and comprehensive exam, Dr Torrance determined that I was a candidate for both PRP therapy and stem cell therapy. Oh my goodness I am astounded at the results. The decades of chronic pain are GONE! With little to no downtime and physical therapy My cervical spine has improved 100% My shoulder +90% just 8 weeks out. Yes the procedure is pricey but I know I'm worth it if I had it to do over again I would have done it at least 5 years ago. Dr Torrance and his team went above and beyond and explaining the procedure as well as performing. Thank you Dr Ron Torrance because of your expertise this ole gal is getting her groove back.

Perinda Patri

Can’t say enough about Dr. Torrence and his staff. My PRP on my ankle tendons has made me pain free after dealing with this for over three years, podiatrists, and orthopedic surgeons who just wanted surgery. Thank you again Dr. Torrence 👍🏽

Susan Dimeo

I had a medium size rotator cuff tear which in now completely healed with the help of regenexx I am continuing my work lifting patients without any shoulder pain . Going back to get my back taken care of next. Much better alternative than surgery.

L Russell

Dr. Torrence is great!. He not only evaluates the injury/issue from imaging MRI/X-rays/ultrasound, but also takes the time to listen to the specific symptoms of what you’re feeling in the problem joint during his evaluation.

Rebecca Seevers

I am very pleased with the results I have seen from the PRP procedure on my back and one hip. Other orthopedic doctors only offered me medication, surgery, or steroid injections, none of which had any appeal to me. After my PRP injections, I am more active (proven by the health app on my phone) by twice as much over a year ago. I faithfully exercise and walk, but I no longer need the medication, and I no longer limp. The healing PRP brought me is long-lasting, and it was worth the expense. I am so happy about it. Surgery is a serious injury, in my opinion, and I avoid it if at all possible. The fact that this procedure required no anesthesia was a big advantage too. I highly recommend it and the Regenexx office, Dr. Ron Torrance in particular, to anyone who only has the options I did for managing a condition rather than healing it.

Melanie Black

Stem cell therapy for my knees a few years ago and come back yearly for boosters. Dr Leiber is fantastic and I'm still able to enjoy my work and hobbies because of his treatments... highly recommend!

Meagan Skaff

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Dr. Leiber is professional, compassionate, he asks questions and he listens. He has a vast knowledge of stem cell therapy and is always studying the field around the globe. I have avoided a knee replacement once with his care and treatment and am about to do the same with the other knee. I highly recommend his practice. Most of all find out all your options for treatment before consenting to surgery. You owe it to yourself.

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Jean Chaff

I had PRP for a tear in a tendon in my shoulder on 2/15/21....followed by 10 weeks of PT. Today 5/4/21 I am 98% pain free! Only discomfort is when I lay on my shoulder too long while sleeping! I am so grateful for Dr Leiber & his practice for this amazing procedure!

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Scott Lane

Great experience from the start Dr. Torrance and the staff reviewed every step of the procedure and followed up several times. Its been six months since my procedure and the results have been amazing! I would highly recommend to explore the Regenexx process before knee replacement, its worth the research!

Angie Rasner

The whole group was very helpful and friendly. Explained things thoroughly. They obviously know their stuff! Felt very confident scheduling a date for procedure.

Jerry Powers

My shoulder was in rough shape. It felt fine as long as I did not do anything with it. Once I had the procedure done and then completed the rehab, my shoulder is really healthy now. It is up to about 95% strength now. I can lift bags of concrete. I can do push ups too. Not a bunch of them, but I couldn't even do 2 before.

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