Allium Sativum Extract

Product Description

Contains per coated tablet Allium sativum extract (3, 25% alliin)    340    mg Excipients: microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, shellac, cellulose (HPMC), propylene glycol (coating). Free from: maize, soy, yeast, gluten, lactose, added saccharose, gelatine, preservatives, artificial colouring & flavouring agents, artificial odours. GMO-free. Garlic is rich in unique sulphur compounds, the most important being alliin (S-allyl-L-cysteine sulfoxide). Stable alliin is converted into allicin (diallyl thiosulfinate) by the enzyme alliinase when fresh garlic is chopped or crushed. Allicin is a very volatile substance & is immediately converted into more than a hundred volatile metabolites (thiosulfinates). Good garlic preparations, such as Allium sativum extract, mainly contain alliin. In the intestines & in other areas in the body this is converted into metabolites with a strong health promoting influence. The tablets of Allium sativum extract are covered with a special coating to ensure that the enzyme alliinase is not deactivated by gastric acid. Alliinase only becomes active in the intestines where the tablet gets into contact with moisture. Allium sativum has a general vitalising influence on especially the cardiovascular system. It helps to lower cholesterol & triglyceride levels & is beneficial for blood pressure & blood viscosity. It promotes blood circulation in the capillaries. In addition, Allium sativum fortifies the immune system of the organism & prevents against age-related symptoms caused by free radical damage. It also supports the cleansing function of the liver (especially the phase-2-detoxification system). Most important characteristics of Allium sativum:      Contains a very high concentration of stable alliin, a central precursor of various active garlic metabolites      Alliin is converted into allicine & thiosulfates in the human body, which are responsible for many of the health promoting qualities of garlic      The tablet coating prevents the enzyme alliinase from being deactivated by gastric acid      Coated & easy to swallow tablets USE Take 1 tablet daily, during or immediately after a meal. WARNING Do not use in case of sensitivity to garlic. Care is advised with the use of Allium sativum extract before & immediately after surgery & when using anticoagulant medication (such as warfarin, indomethacin & aspirin), since garlic interferes with (inhibits) the blood clotting process. Interactions with regular medication & other natural health products may occur. Please consult an expert about this. SYNERGISM Besides taking this product it is also recommended to follow a healthy diet, as well as taking a basic supplementation of Multi Vital Forte, Vitamin C-1000 Ascorbate Complex & Omega-3 liquid (or Omega-3 capsules).