The overall rating for garlic extract is 2.1 out of 3 meaning there is some evidence that this supplement does some (not all) of what it claims. Using this supplement may lead to some improvements.

Table of Contents

  1. Simple Report
  2. Detailed Report
  3. Overall Effectiveness Rating
  4. Research Rating
  5. Products Containing Garlic Extract
  6. Claim Ratings
  7. References

Garlic Extract Simple Report

  • Supplement: Garlic Extract
  • Supplement Category: plant and food extracts
  • Number of Products Containing Garlic Extract: 15
  • Effectiveness Rating: 2.1 out of 3
  • Research Rating: 51 (above 80 indicates sufficient research)
  • Number of Studies: 9
  • Number of Claims: 11

Garlic Extract Detailed Report

Overall Effectiveness Rating

The overall effectiveness rating for garlic extract is 2.1 out of 3. This rating means the evidence is mixed on the supplement's ability to deliver positive results. While some of the research supports its use, other evidence does not. Using this supplement may lead to positive results. Note, this effectiveness rating is for garlic extract as a whole; there are also individual ratings for the claims below.

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Research Rating for Garlic Extract

There are 9 studies in the database on garlic extract; the research rating is 51. A score above 80 means the effectiveness rating for this supplement is reliable. A score under 80 means there is insufficient evidence to ensure a reliable effectiveness rating. Note, this research rating is for garlic extract as a whole; there are also individual ratings for the claims below.

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Products Containing Garlic Extract

Products Names Amount of Garlic Extract
Rest and Recovery 60mg
Athletes Immune Support 150mg
BCN Immunity 200mg
Immune Defender 25mg
SuperHuman Immunity 100mg
Full list of all 15 products containing Garlic Extract.

Claim Ratings

The overall ratings above are an average of the individual claim ratings below. Individual claims may have higher or lower ratings compared to the supplement's overall rating. For example, some supplements may have excellent backing for one claim, but be completely useless for another. Click on a claim below for more information.

Immune Health Claims Effectiveness Rating Research Rating
improve immune function
reduce frequency of the common cold
reduce duration of the common cold
reduce severity of the common cold

Cardiovascular Health Claims Effectiveness Rating Research Rating
lower blood pressure
lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels
increase HDL (good) cholesterol levels
lower total cholesterol levels
lower triglyceride levels

General Health Claims Effectiveness Rating Research Rating
improve insulin sensitivity

Digestive Health Claims Effectiveness Rating Research Rating
improve digestive health

References

Title of Study
Aged garlic extract lowers blood pressure in patients with treated but uncontrolled hypertension: a randomised controlled trial
Aged Garlic Extract Modifies Human Immunity
Aged garlic extract reduces blood pressure in hypertensives: a dose-response trial
Aged garlic extract supplementation modifies inflammation and immunity of adults with obesity: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
Effect of garlic (Allium sativum) powder tablets on serum lipids, blood pressure and arterial stiffness in normo-lipidaemic volunteers: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Supplementation with aged garlic extract improves both NK and γδ-T cell function and reduces the severity of cold and flu symptoms: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled nutrition intervention
The effect of aged garlic extract on blood pressure and other cardiovascular risk factors in uncontrolled hypertensives: the AGE at Heart trial
The Effect of Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract on Gut Microbiota, Inflammation, and Cardiovascular Markers in Hypertensives: The GarGIC Trial
The effects of garlic extract upon endothelial function, vascular inflammation, oxidative stress and insulin resistance in adults with type 2 diabetes at high cardiovascular risk. A pilot double blind randomized placebo controlled trial