Garlic Extract 500mg

Garlic (Allium sativum) has been used for millennia to lower blood pressure and cholesterol. The active compounds (alliin, allicin, ajoene) are produced when garlic is crushed, but many supplements stabilize alliin and alliinase to generate allicin upon digestion. Each capsule provides 500mg of aged garlic extract (AGE) standardized to 0.8% S-allylcysteine – a stable, bioavailable, odorless marker compound that retains cardioprotective effects without the pungent smell of raw garlic. Meta-analyses show that garlic supplementation reduces systolic blood pressure by 8-10 mmHg in hypertensives, lowers LDL cholesterol by 10-15%, and inhibits platelet aggregation – reducing atherosclerosis risk. 120 capsules – two-month supply. Take one capsule twice daily with food. Side effects: mild digestive upset, body odor (less with AGE). Contraindications: blood thinners (synergistic antiplatelet effect), upcoming surgery (discontinue 2 weeks prior).