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The article by Fennerty et al¹ in the ARCHIVES discussed the large variation of treatment choices for the eradication of Helicobacter pylori, which may be related to the high incidence rates associated with antibiotic therapies. In view of adverse reactions and compliance problems, some might advocate apparently harmless, natural treatments.

In vitro experiments have demonstrated that the growth of H pylori can be inhibited by garlic extracts.^2-3 Epidemiological investigations⁴ suggest that regular garlic consumption protects against H pylori infection. Moreover, a large body of evidence⁵ implies that a high intake of garlic is associated with a reduced risk of stomach cancer. Using this information, we conducted an uncontrolled pilot study of the use of garlic to treat H pylori infections.

Twenty individuals who previously tested positive for H pylori using the urea breath test received 300-mg tablets of dried garlic powder (Li 114; Lichtwer Pharma, Berlin, Germany) 3 times . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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