10 Garlic Supplements to Boost Your Health!

Garlic, everyone’s favorite allium, has long been celebrated for its culinary prowess. Yet, beyond its role in tantalizing taste buds, current research suggests that garlic possesses a treasure trove of health benefits. From fending off the common cold to promoting heart health and potentially even extending our lifespan, garlic has earned its place as a nutritional powerhouse.

Each garlic bulb, comprising 10 to 20 cloves, is a reservoir of these remarkable health-promoting properties. Its history is deeply intertwined with ancient civilizations, including the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Chinese, and Indians, who recognized its medicinal virtues. The secret behind garlic’s health magic lies in its unique sulfur compounds, which are unleashed when you chop, crush, or chew a clove.

While allicin, one of garlic’s renowned compounds, may be fleeting in fresh garlic, other substances like diallyl disulfide and s-allyl cysteine continue to offer health benefits. These sulfur compounds embark on a journey through your body, instigating a cascade of beneficial effects.

But garlic’s appeal doesn’t end there. It’s a nutritional powerhouse, offering a plethora of vitamins and minerals, including manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin C, selenium, and fiber, all packed into a low-calorie package.

Exciting research from 2016 has highlighted the potential of aged garlic extract (AGE) in bolstering the immune system, reducing the severity of cold and flu symptoms, and diminishing missed days of school or work. Additionally, garlic may exhibit antiviral properties, potentially thwarting viruses from infiltrating and replicating within your cells.

For those grappling with high blood pressure, garlic supplements may be a game-changer. A 2020 meta-analysis revealed their efficacy in reducing blood pressure, translating into a decreased risk of cardiovascular events.

Furthermore, garlic has garnered attention for its cholesterol-lowering prowess, which could be instrumental in reducing the risk of heart disease. Its antioxidant content also holds promise in protecting against Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

1. Dr. Mercola

Dr. Mercola Fermented Black Garlic Dietary Supplement supports immune health, non-GMO, soy-free, gluten-free, and vegan! The fermented garlic adds extra benefits, by helping develop the compounds that Support your immune system. A thirty-day supply costs $17.98.

This supplement has high overall ratings, with 4.6 stars. One reviewer said, “I bought this due to my cholesterol is getting higher and I definitely do not want to take those drugs to lower it. If I can do it naturally, then that will be great. Blood work is coming up and will see how this and another supplement have done. I find Dr. Mercola has really good products and will continue to use these products. Great pricing here as well.”

2. Herbal Roots

Herbal Roots Organic Whole Bulb Garlic Pills have no binders, no filler, and no additives. These are vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free, and tree nut-free. This thirty-day supply costs $20.69.

One reviewer said, “Quality product for a two-month supply. I am glad I found this product as it is convenient and just as effective as eating a bulb of garlic each day. I am glad there are no fillers, that is what you would get for a lesser price, as I have stated it is a good deal for the price. I am glad to have found this and I like to Support small quality business.”

3. Pure Mountain Botanicals

Pure Mountain Botanicals Garlic Pills are kosher, vegan, and organic! This 30-45 day supply costs $16.53, which is on the lower end of the price scale.

It has an overall high rating on Amazon with 4.7 stars. One reviewer said, “I love garlic but can’t swallow raw garlic. These smell like real garlic and after you swallow them there’s no garlic smell or taste. Wonderful!! I take it with food and it’s so easy to take. I’m on blood thinner Warfarin and the side effects are awful. So I want to try to use this garlic as a blood thinner and for my heart. I’ve only been taking it for a few days but I love this company. Garlic is great for your health and I’m feeling great. It takes time to see a real benefit but I’m confident they’ll help and will continue to take them. Pills are small and easy to swallow. No soy and no Magnesium stearate which makes them so much better!! I highly recommend this brand!!”

4. Think Remedy

Think Remedy Aged Black Garlic Capsules not only look beautiful but they are gluten-free, non-GMO, and vegan. Listed as Amazon’s choice, the thirty-day supply costs $21.56.

Beth Stein left a review that said, “These are a little pricey but are great for boosting immunity and I think it’s worth a little extra $ because I never get sick with these. I take them all year, but at the least, you should take them during cold and flu season to protect you from catching any bugs. Also, no weird garlic burps or anything. Recommend.”

5. Pattern Wellness

Pattern Wellness Odorless Organic Garlic Capsules are vegan, tasteless, soy-free, and gluten-free. They also have no fillers or binders! A 30-day supply costs $22.46, which is a little higher in price than others on the market.

Also listed as an Amazon’s Choice product, reviewers seem to love this supplement. Mike M said, “Packed with health benefits, easy to swallow. I replaced various supplements with just this one, garlic.”

6. Brieofood

Brieofood Organic Garlic Supplements are vegan, gluten-free, third-party tested, and 100% natural. A 45-day supply costs $8.99, which is an incredibly good price.

It also has high reviews, with one review saying “Garlic is truly a superfood. As an avid cook, I love to include garlic in most of my dishes and never tire of the flavor enhancement it provides. But from a health standpoint is where its superpowers are fully displayed. Studies quantify over and over its dramatic effects on your health and immune system. One 12-week study of garlic vs. a placebo indicated that a garlic supplement reduced colds by 63%. The average length of cold symptoms was also reduced by 70% from 5 days to just 1.5 days. If Big Pharma had something that powerful they would be advertising it on every channel and charging a small fortune for it. The list of health benefits is broad and deep, so do your due diligence if you need convincing. As much as I love the real thing, I find that always being in a hurry, even in my food preparation, I often bypass including my beloved garlic due to the extra time of peeling and chopping; I know, a character flaw. That’s why I opted to return to taking a supplement. These pills are not capsules as some have misstated but appear to be almost freeze-dried and pressed into flattened footballs. That does expose the garlic to your taste palate at least momentarily before swallowing, which is no problem for me, but be aware. the pills are not large but still are borderline for me since I have difficulties swallowing pills. They do have an indentation across the center so you can opt to break them in half if that’s easier. As for pills vs. the real thing, fresh garlic will always be superior since a powerful molecule, allicin, is fragile and begins to degrade as soon as the garlic is cut and crushed, so might not be present at all in dried pills. Nonetheless, the effects are still strong and positive. I have been plagued with a recent oral infection that I feared might result in, at worst, an extraction and expensive implant. I’ve been taking these pills morning and night and it seems to have lessened the infection after about a week and I’m hoping might destroy it completely. There is no repeating or so-called burp, caused which is also a positive if you desire to keep your friends. Overall, highly recommended.”

7. Sports Research

Sports Research Odorless Garlic Oil Pills are plant-based and in veggie-softgels. They are also non-GMO certified, gluten-free, and third-party tested. A 75-day supply costs $14.36, which is on the cheaper side.

One reviewer said, “I’m new to this product as I was looking for a garlic supplement to keep my already good BP in check, lower cholesterol a little more, improve circulation, etc… They’re easy to swallow, don’t smell of garlic at all. I was skeptical they had any garlic, so I cut a soft gel open, and voila… the smell of garlic was in there along with the smell of parsley. Mine, too, arrived with black (what appeared to be impurities)… I emailed the company directly and they said the black specs in the soft gels are normal. See picture of email attached. These truly are odorless! It helps they’ve added chlorophyll to combat any body odor. Bonus!”

8. Solaray

Solaray Organic Garlic Pills are lab-verified, vegan, USDA organic, and made in the USA. 100 capsules, which last 30 days, costs $12.49.

Jim K. left a review saying, “I’ve recently implemented various small changes to my lifestyle to become healthier and to lose weight. Another difference is I am getting acupuncture to help ease the arthritis pain in my right knee… rather than going into the hospital again for another replacement knee surgery. I was given a book from renowned medical Dr. Sandra Cabot, and she suggested taking a course of garlic daily.

I read the other reviews on Amazon.com about how these supplements have a strong smell. I’m not able to smell many things (not sure what the problem with my nose is; that can be dealt with after other health challenges are solved) so I was disappointed that I couldn’t smell these capsules when I opened the container. Well, let me tell you! They are the real deal. I confirmed this visiting my elderly mother and she says I just reek of garlic. In fact, I guess I am stinking up entire rooms. No one else has mentioned it, like my acupuncturist or people at work.

Okay, so the garlic or the allicin that smells is present in these capsules.

What about the health benefits?

Below is a record of my blood pressure taken on various dates during 2016:

2016-01-19: 130/80

2016-04-15: 146/86

2016-05-12: 144/78 and 125/73 (official bi-annual doctor visit)

2016-06-15: 144/82 and 138/82

2016-12-01: 134/69 (official bi-annual doctor visit)

The last entry was only days ago at my December bi-annual doctor visit. Please note that I was ELEVEN POUNDS HEAVIER than in May, and yet look at the blood pressure result. I was only on the garlic course for 2-3 weeks! The most impressive item to me is the diastolic reading. It is phenomenal for me. I’ve never achieved a diastolic reading in the 60s before. I’ll keep my weight private, but let me assure you it’s a lot for my height.

I’m very happy with the early result of taking these capsules. Right now, I am not sure how I will deal with the social issue of body odor, but my long-term health is very important to me. Dr. Cabot says that odorless garlic capsules are not as effective, but they can help somewhat. I really want to be healthy so if I must stink… ?”

9. Bright Horizon Health

Bright Horizon Health Pure Garlic Extract is vegan, soy-free, GMO-free, gluten-free, kosher, and free from artificial colors and flavors. This made in the USA product costs $44.99.

Steve McGarvey left a review saying, “If you want the real deal, I think this is as good as it gets. I use it every day and I’ve noticed generalized benefits from it, especially in the digestive tract. It’s so strong it stinks even with the bottle closed. It does leave a stink on your breath but only for less than an hour in my experience. Best to put it in 3 ounces of water and do it like a shot.”

10. Happi Mi

Happi Mi Nutrition Organic Garlic Capsules are vegan, GMO-free, preservative-free, made in the USA, and made from all-natural ingredients. For 40 servings, it costs $15.50.

S. Jordan left a review saying, “Garlic is such a healthful thing to have in your diet. More is better! So it’s part of my supplement regimen. Besides its benefits to immunity and circulatory health, it prevents vampires. I’ve been using it for years and have never suffered a vampire attack. It works!

This is a good brand and supplies a goodly dose of the herb in minimally processed form, which is how you want it. USA-sourced. Recommended!”

In conclusion, garlic, a humble kitchen staple with a rich history, has proven itself to be a true champion of health and wellness. With a myriad of potential benefits, from fortifying the immune system to promoting heart health and potentially extending our years, garlic’s remarkable properties make it an indispensable addition to our daily routines.

Whether you choose to incorporate fresh garlic into your meals or opt for the convenience of garlic supplements, there’s no denying that this age-old remedy has earned its place in modern health regimens. As we continue to uncover the multifaceted advantages of garlic, it’s clear that its allure extends far beyond the kitchen, offering a fragrant path to a healthier, happier life. So why wait? Start exploring the world of garlic supplements and unlock the treasure trove of health benefits they offer. Your well-being will thank you for it.

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