About Garlic

Aged garlic extract is a processed form of garlic (Allium sativum) produced through prolonged aging (typically 20 months) that converts harsh, unstable organosulfur compounds like allicin into stable, bioavailable, and odorless compounds such as S-allylcysteine (SAC) and S-allylmercaptocysteine (SAMC). This specific extract is standardized for its content of these beneficial sulfur compounds, which are responsible for its antioxidant and cardioprotective effects. Unlike raw garlic, it lacks the pungent odor and gastrointestinal irritants.

Official resources

Fact sheets from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements related to this ingredient group.

Dietary Supplement Label Database

Ingredient group data in NutriNav is aligned with the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).

DSLD group id
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Compare All Forms

10 forms

Compare supplement forms of Garlic by absorption quality and what your body actually gets from each:

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Form Absorption Steps to absorb Notes Action
Aged Garlic Extract
  • Label category: natural
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Aged Garlic Extract (AGE)

Odorless, stable garlic extract. Supports heart health, circ...

  • CAS: 8008-99-9 (for garlic extract, specific for AGE not uniquely assigned)
  • Label category: natural
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Enteric-Coated Garlic
  • Label category: natural
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Garlic Extract (Allicin)

Standardized for S-allylcysteine (SAC). Odorless. Supports h...

  • CAS: 8008-99-9 (for garlic oil); 539-86-6 (for Allicin, the precursor)
  • Label category: Natural (Bulb)
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Garlic Oil
  • Label category: natural
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Garlic Oil Extract
  • Label category: natural
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Garlic Powder
  • CAS: 8000-78-0
  • Label category: natural
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Also appears on labels as

Additional names seen on supplement labels for forms of this ingredient (beyond the main aliases above).

AGE, Aged black garlic extract, Allium, Dehydrated garlic, Fermented garlic extract, Garlic (Aged Extract), S-allylcysteine-rich garlic extract, Stabilized Garlic Extract

Type: Herbs

Plant-based supplements derived from leaves, roots, flowers, or other plant parts. Often used in traditional medicine systems.

Absorption: Many herbs require specific extraction methods or co-factors (like piperine for curcumin) for optimal absorption.

Interactions: Herbs can have significant drug interactions. Some herbs have blood-thinning effects. Consult healthcare provider before use.

Potential Benefits

Benefits associated with Garlic forms:

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Potential Side Effects

Side effects associated with Garlic forms:

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