post shared on twitter Garlic claims to be more effective than vaccines at killing the novel coronavirus in humans.
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Now that garlic has been found to kill the novel coronavirus, how stupid the world feels today after wasting hundreds of billions of dollars on useless things and destroying trillions of dollars of wealth in panicked lockdowns There will behttps://t.co/kGrQkzzjoG
— Craig Kelly (@CKellyUAP) May 31, 2023
Verdict: Misleading
The post misrepresents a Doherty Institute study investigating the potential antiviral activity of Australian garlic cultivars against the viruses that cause COVID-19 and influenza A. The institute issued a clear statement on June 1, indicating that the study had not been tested in humans. Therefore, further investigation is required.
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“Garlic, how foolish the world feels today by wasting hundreds of billions of dollars on useless things.” [vaccines] And destroyed trillions of dollars of wealth in panic-stricken lockdowns when garlic was found to kill the novel coronavirus,” claims the Twitter post that has been viewed more than half a million times.The post contains a link to Financial review article on May 31 This refers to research conducted by the Doherty Institute.
This claim is misleading because it misrepresents the research.a May 31 press release A study conducted by the Doherty Institute to examine the potential antiviral activity of Australian garlic cultivars against the viruses that cause COVID-19 and influenza A is shown. The announcement also states that this study was commissioned by Australian Garlic Producers Pte. Ltd. (AGP) and was tested in vitro only.
This research was conducted by extracting unique garlic components from each of the various types of plants. According to the release, the most effective strains will be commercialized by AGP.
a June 1 statement Researchers at the Doherty Institute revealed their findings, noting that no experiments on humans had been done and further investigation was needed.
“The Doherty Lab frequently evaluates the antiviral properties of products under paid contracts with commercial entities.
“In a recent study commissioned by Australian Garlic Producers (AGP), in vitro studies were conducted exclusively on various garlic extracts to investigate their potential antiviral activity against two viruses. It was broken.”
“The results of this laboratory-based study published by AGP do not show medical application. Rigorous clinical trials will be conducted to determine whether these findings translate from test tubes to humans.” We need to,” the statement said.
The Financial Review article also states that the study was conducted in vitro only. World Health Organization (WHO) I will explain In vitro testing “in glass” or testing done in test tubes or similar devices. (Related: Has the novel coronavirus stopped mutating?)
both WHO and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) We encourage individuals to get vaccinated to protect themselves from COVID-19.
Check Your Fact reached out to the Doherty Institute for comment and was directed to refer to a statement posted on its website.
