Pack size: 60 capsules
Serving: 1 capsule
Servings per pack: 60

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Garlic

Garlic 500 mg · Allicin 5 mg

45,99 zł

For a daily heart and circulatory health routine
A convenient alternative to regularly eating fresh garlic
A simple formula with a focused ingredient list

Overview

Garlic in a more predictable form for a daily routine. When Allium sativum cells are crushed, the enzyme alliinase converts alliin into allicin. Allicin is unstable and quickly gives rise to other sulfur compounds, so preparation and delivery form make a meaningful difference to garlic's biological profile.

At the heart of the formula / Garlic

Thoughtful support. Clear purpose.

01For a daily heart and circulatory health routine
02A convenient alternative to regularly eating fresh garlic
03A simple formula with a focused ingredient list
04A consistent serving for daily use
05A botanical ingredient with extensive clinical research

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Garlic

Made for your daily routine.

The formula states its allicin content as well as the garlic amount. Processing and preparation can affect allicin availability, so the word “garlic” alone does not fully describe a supplement.

This single-ingredient formula offers a convenient way to take a specified garlic serving without preparing fresh cloves.

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What is allicin?

Allicin forms when garlic cells are damaged: the enzyme alliinase acts on alliin. It is unstable and changes into other sulfur compounds. Processing affects this chemistry, making the preparation and stated compound profile important.

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What research informs Garlic?

Garlic has an extensive clinical research base. A large meta-analysis examined cardiovascular markers, with effects varying by preparation, amount, and starting risk. Separate studies show differences in allicin availability. These findings do not establish the same result for every garlic supplement.

Ingredients / Doctor Life

Every ingredient. Clearly explained.

Each ingredient, its form and quantity — in one place.

Serving1 capsule

Ingredient amounts for the servings shown in the table.
Ingredient	1 capsule
Garlic	500 mg
providing allicin	5000 µg

*NRV: Nutrient Reference Value

Full ingredient list

Garlic; capsule shell: pullulan (bulking agent).

How to use

Part of your daily rhythm.

How to use

Take 1 capsule daily with a meal.

Important information

Do not exceed the recommended daily serving. Food supplements should not replace a varied diet. A balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are recommended. Not intended for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Store at room temperature, at or below 25°C, out of reach of young children.

Science & sources

Understand the formula.

Garlic and its sulfur compounds have been studied extensively in nutrition research. Clinical reviews examine cardiovascular markers, while other studies focus on allicin formation, stability, and availability. Different garlic preparations are not necessarily biologically equivalent.

These publications concern the studied ingredients or formulas. They do not all evaluate the finished Doctor Life product, and research results do not guarantee individual outcomes.

01Effects of Garlic Supplementation on Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Adults: A Comprehensive Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Vahideh Behrouz, Mehrnaz Zahroodi, Cain C. T. Clark, Elias Mir, Negin Atashi, Raha Rivaz

Nutrition Reviews (2026), 84(1), 1-35. DOI: 10.1093/nutrit/nuaf090; PMID: 40580481.

This updated meta-analysis included 108 randomized clinical trials involving 7,137 adults. Across different garlic preparations, researchers observed favorable changes in some cardiovascular markers, including blood lipids and blood pressure. Results varied by preparation and do not establish the effects of this finished product.

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02Allicin Bioavailability and Bioequivalence from Garlic Supplements and Garlic Foods

Larry D. Lawson, Scott M. Hunsaker

Nutrients (2018), 10(7), 812. DOI: 10.3390/nu10070812; PMID: 29937536.

Researchers compared allicin availability from 13 garlic supplements and nine garlic foods by measuring an allicin metabolite in exhaled breath. Availability varied considerably between products. The findings show why garlic weight alone does not describe exposure to its sulfur compounds.

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03Bioavailability, Health Benefits, and Delivery Systems of Allicin: A Review

Yupei Deng, Chi-Tang Ho, Yaqi Lan, Jie Xiao, Muwen Lu

Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry (2023), 71(49), 19207-19220. DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c05602; PMID: 37943254.

This review examines how allicin forms from alliin, together with its instability, metabolism, and bioavailability. Preparation methods and delivery forms can influence the availability of this biologically active garlic compound. The review highlights the importance of active compound profiles alongside the amount of garlic.

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FAQ / Garlic

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Is 500 mg of garlic equivalent to a fresh clove?

Not directly. Fresh garlic contains water, and its alliin, alliinase activity, and allicin formation vary. The capsule specifies both the garlic serving and allicin content.

Why state the allicin amount?

Garlic weight alone does not describe its sulfur-compound profile. Stating allicin provides another specific detail for comparing preparations.

Is allicin stable, and does the preparation matter?

Allicin is reactive and unstable. Processing, enzyme activity, and digestive conditions affect its availability, so different garlic products are not necessarily equivalent.

How should I assess the 5 mg allicin amount?

There is no established EU Nutrient Reference Value or universal optimal amount for allicin. Studies use different preparations. The stated amount makes this product's composition clearer.

Has garlic been studied for cholesterol and blood pressure?

Yes. Trials and meta-analyses have reported changes in selected cardiovascular markers, with variable results. Garlic supplements do not guarantee an effect or replace prescribed treatment.

Can I take garlic with anticoagulants or aspirin?

Ask your doctor or pharmacist first. Garlic preparations can affect platelet function and bleeding risk. Also tell your surgical team about all supplements before a planned procedure.

Does the capsule guarantee no garlic odor?

No. It avoids the taste of fresh garlic when swallowed, but metabolized sulfur compounds may still affect breath or body odor. The product does not claim to be odorless.

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