Black garlic is raw white garlic that has been aged and fermented over a period of 6 months in a process that concentrates the active ingredient and results in high-strength S-allyl cysteine (SAC). This process also removes the tell-tale garlic odour.

S-Allyl Cysteine is the bio-active ingredient in Black Garlic, allicin in garlic is converted to S-Allyl Cysteine (SAC) during the fermentation process.

Black Garlic has many benefits including the following:

• Cardiovascular protection
• Supports healthy blood pressure
• Immune protection
• Improved gut health

The additional Vitamin D will help with calcium and phosphate regulation in the body to keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy. Vitamin D supplementation throughout the year is a good idea to support immune health.

The recommended dosage of Black Garlic is: ONE or TWO capsules a day with food. Each capsule contains 125mg of Black Garlic extract at a concentration of 0.3% S-Allyl Cysteine (SAC).

Yes, you can take Black Garlic alongside your antibiotics. Black Garlic will have an additive effect with your antibiotic as it will help support your immune system.

Black Garlic is a cardioprotective supplement and reducing peripheral and central blood pressure by improving arterial stiffness and inflammation.

Have a look at the data - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4734812/

The best time to take Black Garlic would be in the morning with your breakfast but can be taken at a different time of day with food if this suits your lifestyle better.

It is recommended not to take Black Garlic alongside blood-thinning medications such as apixaban, warfarin, clopidogrel etc.  

Please give our team of pharmacists a call if you are unsure if your medication is a blood thinner and we will be happy to help.

Yes, Black Garlic and Olive Leaf can be taken together they are both cardio-protective supplements. They will work synergistically together to lower cardiovascular risk and support against bacterial, viral and fungal infections.