Garlic Supplements

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Garlic supplements offer an easy, odor-free, and convenient way to take garlic. Allium sativum, Garlic as we know it, is not just a culinary staple. For centuries, it's been well-known for its medicinal properties. Particularly, Egyptian, Greek, Chinese, and Indian cuisine use garlic extensively for its revered health benefits. In the modern age, where people don't have enough time to cook or tolerate the pungent taste of garlic, garlic supplements have claimed prominence due to the well-known health benefits of garlic. From immune support to potential cardiovascular benefits, these supplements with garlic are popular. What are Garlic Supplements? Garlic supplements contain concentrated extracts of garlic derived from garlic bulbs. They contain the beneficial compounds of garlic in a stable form without the odor. Not many people enjoy eating garlic – raw or cooked. They may not like the flavor, smell, or taste. So, supplements ensure that people with busy lives can get the garlic health benefits without having to consume multiple cloves of garlic. Did you know that allicin in garlic is responsible for its health benefits? But, it's highly unstable and it's released only when garlic is crushed or cut. This allicin is responsible for garlic to have its odor. The supplements contain stable forms of allicin depending on the extraction method. Some of the bioactive compounds that you usually find in good garlic supplements are allicin, S-allyl cysteine (SAC), ajoene, and diallyl disulfide and trisulfide. Cooking garlic destroys allicin, but supplements preserve various active compounds. Practitioner recommended garlic supplements contain standardized allicin, SAC, etc. Depending on the specific health goals of the garlic food supplement, it may contain additional synergistic ingredients. Forms of Garlic Supplements Garlic supplements are available in multiple forms on Nutriessential such as: Garlic Oil: Herb Pharm offers a garlic oil supplement made from fresh and cured