Garlic Extract
Garlic extract is derived from Allium sativum bulbs and standardized for allicin and other organosulfur compounds. It has been used medicinally for thousands of years across cultures and is one of the most extensively studied herbal supplements, particularly for cardiovascular health.
Expert Evidence
6 references from 1 expert
“I take 600 milligrams of garlic in capsule form anytime I eat, and I do that for general cardiovascular function. I make it a point to always ingest a 600 milligram capsule of garlic anytime I take Alpha-GPC to offset increases in TMAO.”
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Huberman takes 600mg of garlic daily primarily to offset TMAO increases from Alpha-GPC and L-carnitine, while also noting general cardiovascular benefits. He has not discussed cautions or reasons to avoid garlic supplementation.
Consumption
He takes 600mg of garlic in capsule form every time he eats, and specifically whenever he takes Alpha-GPC or L-carnitine, to keep TMAO levels in check.
Best Practices
Take 600mg of garlic (containing allicin) on the same day as Alpha-GPC or acetyl-L-carnitine to offset the TMAO increase those supplements can cause.
Side Effects
- Garlic breath and body odor
- Heartburn or acid reflux
- Nausea when taken on an empty stomach
- Increased bleeding risk at very high doses
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