4. Discussion
HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA
The present study evaluates the effect of black garlic consumption, in dietary portions, on the lipid profile and endothelial function in subjects with hypercholesterolemia, as well as in healthy individuals. The recommended daily dose for the therapeutic use of garlic is 2–4 g of crushed raw garlic or equivalent in alliin content [With the manufacturing conditions of black garlic, favoring Maillard reactions between proteins and sugars, the chemical composition of raw garlic changes, including the type and concentration of bioactives, which has a major impact on its biological properties [