The Vitamin Shoppe Allicin 4000 Garlic 400 mg

Our assessment

The evidence shows that The Vitamin Shoppe Allicin 4000 Garlic 400 mg is a garlic supplement, but the data provided does not contain specific clinical studies or health claims for this exact product. Our assessment is based on the ingredient information available. Data not available for this specific formulation.

How it works

Data not available for the mechanism of allicin or garlic from this specific product. The label indicates the ingredient is garlic, but specific mechanisms are not provided in the data for this supplement.

Safety profile

Data not available for side effects or adverse event reports specific to The Vitamin Shoppe Allicin 4000 Garlic 400 mg. The total number of adverse event reports across all supplements in the FDA database is 592,059 [FDA data]. No specific side effect report counts are available for this product.

Our recommendation

Based on the data provided, we cannot make a specific recommendation for The Vitamin Shoppe Allicin 4000 Garlic 400 mg because clinical studies and detailed safety data are not available. Data not available for dosage, efficacy, or interactions. Consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement.

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