Garlic is safe for adult use. 2-4 grams of fresh, minced garlic can be eaten each day. However, when eaten excessively, it can leave a distinct odor on the skin and breath, can cause heartburn, upset stomach and allergic reactions. It can also thin the blood so caution is advised to people with blood disorders, to those who will have surgery, and to those who will deliver a baby, about consuming it either fresh or in supplement form. Side effects from taking garlic supplements include headache, fatigue, loss of appetite, muscle aches and dizziness.

Yes, we realize that you can buy garlic supplements and they are often sold in supplements for prostate health. But we don't believe they are effective because the beneficial compound in garlic, called allicin, is highly volatile, and is only released when the garlic is crushed or chopped, and, most importantly, quickly deteriorates.

Take garlic supplements in capsule form ? This is often the preferred method, as most people don't enjoy chewing on a raw piece of garlic. Herbalists recommend taking 300mgs of garlic capsule supplements three times daily (I.E. 3 capsules per day). Note: Be sure to read the instructions on the back of supplements before taking them.

The Food and Drug Administration board does not regulate the manufacture and sale of garlic supplements. To ensure that the product contains the right amount of ingredients and that it does not contain any known contaminants, it is advisable to choose a manufacturer that strictly complies to GMP standards, as outlined by the FDA.

Garlic supplements are also wonderful to have, if you're not into the sharp taste. In fact, the best supplements will have pure concentration, are living food supplements and are free of any pesticides or contamination.

In trials of garlic supplements there was evidence to show that there was a significant reduction in blood pressure and it was thought that garlic powder supplements could be of use to patients who have mild hypertension.

Garlic supplements are generally safe to take, but if you are about to undergo surgery please tell your doctor that you are taking garlic supplements. You should always take garlic supplements under the medical supervision of a good doctor. As much intake of garlic can start thinning blood.

Multiple studies have investigated fresh garlic and various garlic supplements and colorectal and gastric cancer. The overwhelming evidence shows that eating garlic is beneficial, but most studies do not find the same benefit from supplements of any kind. Fresh garlic may also lower the risk of prostate cancer by as much as 50%, but more research is necessary.

Garlic is a popular herbal supplement used by people for improving their LDL cholesterol levels. Although several studies report small reductions in total blood cholesterol and the bad low-density cholesterol over short periods of time (1-3 months), a recent study has failed to prove that this cheap, delicious and natural remedy can lower cholesterol over a six month period. Raw Garlic and Garlic Supplements Offer No Effect on Lipids ). For reducing elevated bad LDL, garlic supplementation may not be the choice but it may still play a role in heart-healthy diets.