Efficacy of Garlic Pill Supplementation as Adjunctive Therapy for Managing Pre-hypertension in Working Professionals: An Experimental Study

Abstract

Introduction: This study delves into the effectiveness of adjunctive therapy utilizing garlic pills (Allium Sativum) among
hospital employees in the prehypertensive stage. It aims to address the heightened risk of prehypertension progressing
to hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and stroke. Moreover, this study aims to enhance public awareness regarding
the potential use of garlic pills for blood pressure management, offering professional guidance and advocating for further
exploration of adjunctive therapy.
Methods: Employing a pre-experimental one-group Pretest-Posttest design grounded in Von Bertalanffy’s General System
Theory, the research involves 100 prehypertensive hospital staff members aged 25 to 65, selected through convenience
sampling. Over a period of six months, data collection includes baseline assessments and three months of daily intake of
500 mg garlic pills. Results: Significant mean differences in various clinical parameters are evident in the primary findings,
affirming the efficacy of garlic pills in blood pressure regulation. Posttest scores are further examined in correlation
with demographic variables such as gender, marital status, education level, and lifestyle characteristics. Overall, postintervention
data reveal promising results, with 47% of individuals with moderate hypertension and 52% of those with
mild hypertension demonstrating positive outcomes.
Conclusion: Garlic pill adjunctive therapy emerges as a potentially effective approach for blood pressure reduction, with
lifestyle modifications recommended as complementary measures for optimal prehypertension control.