Nutrient Database

Garlic Extract (Allicin)

herbal

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Overview

Concentrated garlic extract. Allicin is the key compound.

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Vitamin C preserves garlic allicin

Vitamin C's antioxidant properties help stabilize allicin and other thiosulfinates from garlic that are prone to rapid oxidative degradation, extending their bioactive window after ingestion.

Expert consensus: Strong

Aged garlic extract (AGE) is the best-studied form.

Garlic Extract (Allicin) — Stackwell