Reactive oxygen species (ROS) and free radicals have strong links to many modern-day diseases such as unwanted inflammation. 3 For normal immune function and no garlic burps, you can take this supplement once a day, preferably with a meal. To date, there are not many known side effects of having garlic in your diet. The ingestion of 1 or 2 cloves of raw garlic a day is considered safe for most. 3 There have been some reports of flatulence or gastrointestinal distress if garlic is eaten on an empty stomach in high amounts. 3

Liquid forms of this product may contain sugar and/or alcohol. Caution is advised if you have diabetes, alcohol dependence, or liver disease. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using this product safely. Garlic, from the Allium family, is a close relative to onion, shallots, leeks, and chives, can be used for more than just seasoning food and making buttery, oven-toasted bread amazing. Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Garlic possesses certain compounds which display a strong antioxidant effect and help “mop up” these unwanted free radicals and reduce oxidative stress on the body as a result. 3

Mathew, B., & Biju, R. (2008). Neuroprotective Effects of Garlic A Review. The Libyan Journal of Medicine, 3(1), 23–33. https://doi.org/10.4176/071110 Finally, we also provide mixed-ingredient products, such as Bional Garlic, Olive Leaf & Hawthorn 80 Capsules.

The whole bulbs are heated over several weeks, and the garlic ends up with a sweet and syrupy taste, with a hint of tang. It is also elastic and has a chewy texture. To this day, many people plant garlic among their crops or urban gardens to prevent insect infestations. If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this product: bleeding/clotting problems, stomach/abdominal problems (such as gut infections, inflammatory bowel disease). Most of the health benefits of odourless garlic are from a compound in raw garlic called allicin. Allicin is destroyed when garlic is heated beyond a certain point. Raw garlic contains the active compounds that are associated with garlic’s health benefits. 2

Health benefits of garlic

Garlic has been used for centuries for its associated health benefits and it’s modern pharmacological uses have been supported by some scientific studies. Odourless garlic has been shown to have many potential health benefits from helping to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease to neuroprotection.

If garlic is applied topically, there may be issues if you have an allergy. The most common reported side effect of garlic is bad breath and poor body odour. These can both be negated by switching to a form of odourless garlic instead. 3 Allicin can also help with nitric oxide release in the blood vessels, thereby relaxing them and helping to bring about a drop in blood pressure. That, long term, is good for supporting heart health.

Is garlic good for you?

Some drugs that may interact with this product include: protease inhibitors (such as indinavir, saquinavir), non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs such as nevirapine, efavirenz), isoniazid, medications/herbal products that may increase your risk of bleeding (including " blood thinners" such as warfarin and heparin, anti- platelet drugs such as clopidogrel, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs- NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, herbals such as danshen/ginger/gingko). Kaye, A. D., Nossaman, B. D., Ibrahim, I. N., Feng, C. J., McNamara, D. B., Agrawal, K. C., & Kadowitz, P. J. (1995). Analysis of responses of allicin, a compound from garlic, in the pulmonary vascular bed of the cat and in the rat. European Journal of Pharmacology, 276(1–2), 21–26. Garlic has also shown some positive effects on blood triglycerides (fats in the blood) as well as overall cholesterol levels. Most of the benefits are seen in animal studies, which don’t always translate well to humans, but the results do look promising, so further investigation is needed. 4