Anabolic Laboratories High Allicin Garlic - 60 ct.

Odor-Free Garlic Supplement

Price: $18.00

Uses an all natural layering technology of sodium alginate with natural vanilla flavors to retard reflux odors
Contains a minimum of 5 mg allicin and 11 mg of alliin, both active components of garlic
High quality blend of chosen Chinese and domestic garlic
Small, 500 mg vegetarian tablet

Brief Product Description

500 mg natural blend of Chinese and domestic garlic tablet, containing a minimum of 5 mg allicin and 11 mg of allicin active components of garlic. Coated with natural layering technology of sodium alginate (kelp) with natural vanilla flavors to inhibit reflux odors.

High Allicin Garlic - How it Works

Background

The health benefits of garlic have been known for thousands of years. Used by the Romans, Egyptians, Chinese and much of southern and northern Europe as food, this herb has been documented throughout history as a valuable medicine. Garlic contains the sulfur-based amino acid alliin (which is not sulfuric acid, but a product of glutathione) and when activated by crushing, releases the enzyme alliinase, converting alliin to allicin. This enzymatic product is one of the compounds giving garlic both its traditional, medicinal effects and pungent odor. It is now thought that the plant biosynthesizes allicin as a protective, anti-fungal compound. So garlic high in glutathione, alliin and the enzyme alliinase is the most effective and highly prized. It is recommended that raw garlic or garlic supplements are more effective than cooked garlic, because heat quickly destroys the alliinase, stunting the conversion of allicin.

A summary of forty studies performed on several different garlic types (cooked, uncooked, powdered) concluded a mean reduction in total serum cholesterol of about 11%. Some animal studies have also shown that fresh garlic, in which alliinase is still active, clears the lipid turbidity in plasma, consistent with the positive findings of cholesterol lowering and anti-platelet effects.

References

Ackermann, RT, Mulrow, CD, Ramirez, G, Gardner, CD, Morbidoni, L Lawrence VA (2001). Garlic shows promise for improving some cardiovascular risk factors, Arch. Intern. Med. 161: 813-824.
Rahman, K and Lowe, GM (2006). Garlic and cardiovascular disease: a critical review, Journal of Nutrition 136: 736S-740S.
Tattelman, E. (2005). Health Effects of Garlic, American Family Physician 72(1): 103-106.
Verma, SK, Rajeevan, V, Jain, P and Bordia A. (2005). Effect of garlic (Allium sativa) oil on exercise tolerance in patients with coronary artery disease, Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology 49(1): 115-118.
Koch, HP and Lawson, LD (1996). The Science and Therapeutic Applications of Allium sativum L. and Related Species, 2nd Ed., Williams and Wilkins, Baltimore, MD, pp. 141-151.

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Suggested Usage - High Allicin Garlic

Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, take 1 - 2 tablets daily with or without meals, or as directed by a physician.

Warnings

Counter indications are rare. Excessive dietary intake may cause stomach upset and topical application is not recommended.

People taking anticoagulant drugs should not consume large amounts of garlic and stop consuming garlic prior to surgery.

Increased intake of garlic may possibly increase the risk of hemorrhagic complications during surgery.

KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN

Indications

High Allicin Garlic is indicated to assist with the following:

• Reduces platelet adhesion , acting as a mild blood “thinner”*

• For those seeking the general health benefits of raw garlic*

• Maintaining healthy circulation, normal blood pressure and exercise tolerance*

*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.

Supplement Facts - High Allicin Garlic®

Supplement Facts

Serving Size 1 Tablet

Servings Per Container 60

Amount Per Serving

% Daily Value

Garlic Bulb Extract

(contains minimum 5 mg allicin)

500 mg

*Daily Value not established

Quality Assurance Statement - Anabolic Laboratories

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