The Solgar Garlic Oil Softgels is a dietary supplement in softgels. Each capsule contains 1mg of concentrated garlic oil, an amount derived from 500mg of fresh garlic cloves, along with 218mg of sesame oil as a carrier oil. The package contains 100 softgels.
It is aimed at adults who want to have a steady daily intake of garlic without eating fresh cloves, either because they don't like the taste or because they are bothered by the smell that remains in their breath.
Garlic (Allium sativum) belongs to the allium family and is one of the oldest cultivated plants in the Mediterranean and Asia. Its characteristic smell and taste are not present in the whole clove. They are created when the tissue is damaged, when we cut or crush the garlic, and an enzyme converts alliin into allicin. Allicin is an unstable compound and quickly breaks down into a series of sulfur compounds, which are responsible for the aroma of garlic.
Garlic oil is produced by distilling these volatile compounds and then concentrating it, which is why 1mg of oil corresponds to 500mg of fresh garlic. Because the amount is so small, it is diluted in sesame oil and enclosed in a soft capsule to maintain stability and facilitate transport. Garlic and its derivatives remain the subject of extensive research, without currently having an approved health claim in the European Union.
According to the product presentation by Solgar, garlic oil is associated with the following points:
The above statements are attributed to the producer. Garlic does not have an approved health claim by EFSA and remains a subject of research, so these references are not confirmed results.
This is a single-ingredient formula, without vitamins or minerals, so the focus is on the form and dose. The soft capsule keeps the oil isolated from air, which is important for volatile sulfur compounds that easily oxidize, while at the same time limiting the taste and smell during intake. The capsule shell is made of bovine gelatin, vegetable glycerin from palm kernel oil, and coconut oil.
The producer's statement is that the product does not contain sugar, salt, starch, yeast, gluten, soy, or dairy, nor preservatives, artificial fragrances, colors, or sweeteners. It is also declared to be gluten-free and lactose-free.
It suits adults who want to incorporate garlic into their daily routine with a steady amount and without cooking. It suits those who avoid fresh garlic for taste or social comfort reasons, as the capsule is swallowed whole. It suits people who follow a Mediterranean diet and want to supplement a characteristic component. It also suits those who prefer small capsules instead of powders or tinctures.
Solgar Garlic Oil Softgels is a dietary supplement. It does not replace a medical diagnosis, monitoring, or treatment, and is not intended for the prevention, treatment, or cure of a human disease.
Main ingredients per capsule: Sesame oil 218mg, Concentrated garlic oil 1mg (from 500mg fresh garlic).
Other ingredients: Bovine gelatin, vegetable glycerin from palm kernel oil, coconut oil.
Free of: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, gluten, soy, dairy, preservatives, artificial fragrances, colors, and sweeteners.
Form: softgels
Recommended dosage: for adults, 1 to 2 capsules daily, preferably with meals.
With 100 capsules per package, the duration is 100 days with one capsule daily or 50 days with two, i.e., about two to three months of use. Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are under medical treatment, or if you have a health condition, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Special care is needed if you are taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication or if you are about to undergo surgery. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
Each capsule contains 1mg of concentrated garlic oil, equivalent to 500mg of fresh garlic cloves.
The capsule is swallowed whole and the oil does not come into contact with the mouth. However, the sulfur compounds of garlic are also excreted through the breath, so a slight odor may be noticeable to some people.
Garlic oil is used in a very small amount, so it is diluted in sesame oil which acts as a carrier oil inside the capsule.
No, the capsule shell contains bovine gelatin. For any details on the composition, check the packaging label.
From 50 to 100 days, depending on whether you take one or two capsules daily.
Consult your doctor first. Garlic can affect blood clotting, and the decision should be made with medical guidance.
There is no specific time. The guideline is to take it preferably with meals, whichever time suits you.
No. The producer declares the product as gluten-free, lactose-free, starch-free, and dairy-free.
* Garlic does not have an approved health claim by EFSA under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. The statements on benefits are attributed to the producer. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment, or cure of a human disease.
** Information on herbal ingredients. The related health claims for botanicals are under evaluation by EFSA.
Nestlé Greece S.A.
Patroklou 4, 15125 Marousi, Athens
Tel: 800 116 80 68
Main ingredients per capsule: Carthamus oil 218mg, Concentrated garlic oil 1mg (from 500mg fresh garlic).
Other ingredients: Bovine gelatin, vegetable glycerin from palm kernel oil, coconut oil.
Free of: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, gluten, soy, dairy, lactose, preservatives, artificial flavors, colors and sweeteners.
Form: softgels
Recommended dosage: for adults, 1 to 2 capsules daily, preferably with meals.
With 100 capsules per package, the duration is 100 days with one capsule daily or 50 days with two, i.e. approximately two to three months of use. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are on medication or if you have a health problem, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Special care is needed if you are taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy or if you are about to undergo surgery. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
