Comparison of therapeutic effects of garlic and d-Penicillamine in patients with chronic occupational lead poisoning.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22151785
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The frequency of side effects was significantly (p=0.023) higher in d-penicillamine than in the garlic group. Thus, garlic seems safer clinically and as effective as d-penicillamine. Therefore, garlic can be recommended for the treatment of mild-to-moderate lead poisoning.
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