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Purebulk also sells garlic in both gelatin and vegetarian capsules.

What is Garlic Extract?

Garlic (Allium sativum) has been used as a flavoring agent, condiment and for medicinal purposes for over 5,000 years. Garlic is also known as rocambole, ajo, allium, stinking rose, rustic treacle, nectar of the gods, camphor of the poor, poor man's treacle and clove garlic.

Garlic is a bulbous perennial plant with a powerful onion-like aroma and pungent taste. Thousands of studies show consuming garlic has significant protective effects on the body. The portions of the herb used clinically include fresh bulbs, dried bulbs, and oil extracted from the garlic.

Garlic contains a compound known as allicin. In a 1999 study, researchers found it capable of strengthening the immune system against bacterial, viral and fungal infection.

Garlic has many active ingredients, including oil-based sulphur-containing compounds such as allicin, alliin, and ajoene, the enzymes allinase, peroxidase and myrosinase, B group vitamins, vitamin C, and flavonoids. Garlic is also rich in a wide range of trace minerals, including copper, iron, zinc, magnesium, germanium, and selenium.

Benefits of Garlic Extract

According to the University of Maryland's Center for Integrative Medicine, garlic may help strengthen the immune system. It is rich in antioxidants, which help prevent free radical molecules from destroying cell membranes.

Garlic contains allicin, which may help the immune system prevent bacterial, viral and fungal infection.

Purity and Concentration of Garlic Extract

Purebulk's garlic extract powder is a pure garlic extract with no fillers, taste additives or anti-caking agents. It is a 20:1 extract, meaning 20 parts of the garlic bulb were used to make 1 part of the garlic extract.

Potential Side Effects of Garlic Extract

Garlic use can result in side effects that include upset stomach, heartburn, flatulence, bad breath and body odor.

Taking large quantities of garlic may interact with protease inhibitors.

Use of garlic is contraindicated in individuals using the anticoagulant drug warfarin. Because of garlic's anti-clotting properties, those taking anticoagulant drugs (Coumadin, aspirin, etc.) should consult with a physicians before ingesting garlic extract.

If pregnant or nursing or taking any prescription medications, consult a physician before taking garlic supplements.

Those who will soon undergo surgery should inform their surgeons if they are taking garlic.

Because garlic is hypoglycemic in nature, diabetics and people with low blood sugar levels should always consult their physicians before using it. Consult a physician before beginning garlic supplementation if you are taking HIV medications.

Suggested Use of Garlic Extract

The suggested serving size for garlic is 400 milligrams to 900 milligrams daily taken with meals, depending upon individual needs.

As you can see from the full bulk density volumetric chart here, a rounded 1/8 teaspoon is equal to 400 mg. For a serving size of 900 milligrams, take a slightly rounded 1/4 teaspoon.

Bioavailability, Mixing and Solubility of Garlic Extract

Garlic Extract should be taken with meals and with a glass of water or other liquid. This product should not be taken on an empty stomach because of its potential for gastric irritation.

How should I store it?

You will receive a resealable bag of this powder. Store in a cool, dry area protected from light. Reseal after each use.

Other Common Names:

Stinking Rose, Lucifer's Tulip, Poor Man's Treacle, Russian Penicillin, Rashona, Billy Goat's Cologne, Clove Garlic, Devil's Posey, Devil's Rose, Dragon's Perfume, Hell's Passion Flower, Ail, Ail De Cuisine, Ajo, Bawang Poetih, Bawang Puteh, Cropleek, Cultivated Garlic, Hsiao Suan, Lai, Lasan, Poor Man's Treacle, Rosina, Samersaq, Sarimsak, Sir, Suan, Thum, Allium sativum

References & Further Research

Linus Pauling Institute: Garlic

University of Maryland Medical Center: Garlic

NOTE: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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