The results of the study indicate that both atorvastatin and garlic extract have a definite role in retarding the rate of weight gain as a consequence to high cholesterol diet in rabbits (Figure 1). Also, there is fewer rises in all the lipid parameters in both the treatment groups when compared to the control group. The results of the study corroborates with that of Carrol ( 1971) who have seen the plasma cholesterol levels and liver cholesterol biosynthesis in rabbits fed on commercial or semi synthetic diet with or without added fat or oils.23 When compared to garlic extract, atorvastatin is definitely more effective in reducing the lipid parameters but it also significantly lowers the good cholesterol, i.e. HDL. Though Garlic is less efficacious than atorvastatin, it shows promising results when compared to placebo and also has a favourable effect on HDL. Garlic is commonly used as food additive and can be recommended as a dietary supplement for long term use without toxic effects. It has the added advantage of having wide range of medicinal properties in general and therapeutic potential in patients with CAD in particular. However further studies need to be done including clinical trials for further exploration of the medicinal prospects of garlic extract.