Garlic may improve bone health

Osteoporosis affects millions of Americans, particularly women in their 40s and 50s. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), osteoporosis affects about one in every five women over the age of 50, with a higher number of males in the same age range.

Garlic's effects on bone loss have not been studied in humans. However, rodent studies have indicated that increasing estrogen in females can reduce bone loss. A daily dose of dried garlic extract (usually 1 - 2 grams of raw garlic) reduced a marker of estrogen deficiency in menopausal women in one trial. This indicates that this supplement may be good for women's bone health. Garlic and onions, for example, maybe helpful in the treatment of osteoarthritis.