ProCaps Laboratories Deodorized Garlic Extract

Our assessment

Our assessment: Based on the data provided, the specific product ProCaps Laboratories Deodorized Garlic Extract does not have individual supporting data available. The evidence we have relates to the ingredient calcium, not garlic. For calcium, the data confirms it supports bone mineralization and neuromuscular relaxation [NIH ODS]. However, we cannot verify any specific health benefits for this garlic product using the provided information.

How it works

Think of calcium as a structural foundation — it supports bone density and mineral deposition, and helps with muscle relaxation and nerve signaling [NIH ODS]. For the garlic extract in this product, a specific mechanism of action is not available in the provided data. The data does not include any studies on garlic or this specific brand.

Safety profile

Safety data is limited for this specific product. The FDA total adverse event reports across all supplements is 592,059, but data for this specific product is not available [FDA data]. For the ingredient calcium, high intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer, and high blood levels can cause poor muscle tone, poor kidney function, constipation, nausea, weight loss, extreme tiredness, frequent need to urinate, abnormal heart rhythms, and a high risk of death from heart disease [NIH ODS]. No side effects with report counts are available for this specific garlic product.

Our recommendation

We cannot recommend ProCaps Laboratories Deodorized Garlic Extract based on the data provided. The information only covers the mineral calcium, not garlic or this specific brand. You should consult your healthcare provider for guidance on garlic supplements. For calcium, take supplements 2 hours apart from medications like bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin to avoid absorption issues [NIH ODS]. Data for this product's benefits and risks is not available.

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• Serving Size — The recommended amount per dose. Always check this — some products require multiple capsules per serving.
• Amount Per Serving — Shows the quantity of each nutrient in the product, typically in IU (International Units), mg (milligrams), or mcg (micrograms).
• % Daily Value (%DV) — Indicates how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 5% DV or less is low; 20% DV or more is high.
• Other Ingredients — Lists inactive ingredients like fillers, binders, and capsule materials (e.g., gelatin, cellulose, magnesium stearate).
• Suggested Use — The manufacturer's recommended directions for taking the supplement, including timing and dosage.

Source: FDA Dietary Supplement Labeling Guide