BOTANICALS
Garlic (extract, 1% allicin)
Garlic extract helps maintain healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Also known as: garlic extract, Allium sativum, allicin
At a glance
- Form
- Garlic extract · 1% allicin
- Category
- Botanicals
- In an apiece formula
- 600 mg a day (you can change it)
- Recommended intake
- No recommended intake (not an essential nutrient)
- Upper limit
- No established UL
- Studied for
- Heart & metabolic health*
- Reference
- NIH ODS: Dietary Supplements, What You Need to Know
Who should be careful
Our safety rules leave garlic out of a formula, or keep the amount lower, with:
Medicines and supplements
- Warfarin
- Other blood thinner
- Antiplatelet
- Alzheimer’s antibody infusion
- Chemotherapy or targeted cancer pills
- Radiation therapy
- Cancer immunotherapy
- HIV integrase inhibitor
- Other HIV medicine or PrEP
Procedures
- Surgery
- Dental surgery
- Cosmetic surgery or injections
- Biopsy, epidural, nerve block or joint injection
- Egg retrieval, embryo transfer or egg freezing
Health conditions
- Bleeding disorder or low platelets
Life stage
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Trying to conceive
Always check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding a supplement if you take medication, are pregnant or nursing, or have a health condition. Stay under the upper limit from all sources combined, including multivitamins.
Questions
How much garlic a day?
apiece formulas usually include 600 mg a day. The recommended intake for adults is No recommended intake (not an essential nutrient). Upper limit: No established UL.
What is garlic used for?
Garlic extract helps maintain healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels. In apiece it is part of formulas for Heart & metabolic health.*
Who should be careful with garlic?
apiece’s safety rules leave it out or limit it with: Warfarin; Other blood thinner; Antiplatelet; Alzheimer’s antibody infusion; Chemotherapy or targeted cancer pills; Radiation therapy; Cancer immunotherapy; HIV integrase inhibitor; Other HIV medicine or PrEP; Surgery and others. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if any apply to you.
Can I get garlic in a personalized supplement?
Yes. apiece builds one daily blend around your goals and, if you have them, your lab results. Garlic can be part of it at the amount listed, with every ingredient shown and never more than 10 capsules a day.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This page is general information, not medical advice. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting a supplement, especially if you take medication, are pregnant or nursing, or have a health condition. Updated 2026-10-21.