Abstract Garlic (Allium sativum) is known to reduce lead toxicity in some species of animals.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of allicin, one of the most active

components of garlic, in the treatment...

Levels of heavy metals in air, water and soils have been increasing during the last years, both in urban and petiurban areas. In terms of potential adverse effects on animal and human health, cadmium, lead and arsenic, are amongst the elements...

Abstract The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of allicin, the main

biologically active component of garlic clove extracts, on lead levels in different common

carp tissues including liver, kidney, brain, bone...