Major Garlic 500 mg
Brand: Major · Form: SOFTGEL CAPSULE [E0161]
Our assessment
The evidence for Major Garlic 500 mg is limited. The only ingredient data available is for calcium, not garlic. Our assessment: you should not rely on this product for any specific health benefit based on the information provided. Data on garlic itself is not available.
How it works
While we have no data on garlic in this product, the listed ingredient calcium supports bone mineralization and neuromuscular relaxation [NIH ODS]. Think of calcium as a structural building block for your bones and a key signal for your muscles and nerves [NIH ODS].
Safety profile
FDA received 592,059 total adverse event reports across all supplements. For calcium specifically, high intakes may increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. High blood and urine levels of calcium can cause poor muscle tone, poor kidney function, low phosphate levels, constipation, nausea, weight loss, extreme tiredness, frequent need to urinate, abnormal heart rhythms, and a high risk of death from heart disease [NIH ODS]. Calcium can reduce the absorption of bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS]. Side effect report counts specific to this product are not available.
Our recommendation
Our recommendation: avoid Major Garlic 500 mg until reliable data on garlic content and effects is available. If you need a garlic supplement, choose a product from a reputable brand that provides third-party testing. For calcium, get your intake primarily from food and consult your doctor before supplementing [NIH ODS].
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Major |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 100.0 Softgel(s) |
| Market Status | Off Market |
How to Read This Label
Supplement labels contain several key sections regulated by the FDA:
- 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