Biovea Garlic Odorless 500 mg
Brand: Biovea · Form: SOFTGEL CAPSULE [E0161]
Our assessment
The evidence shows that this product is a garlic supplement, but the data you provided does not contain any specific information on garlic itself. Our assessment must rely strictly on the ingredient listed in the data: the product is labeled as Biovea Garlic Odorless 500 mg, yet the only ingredient data available is for calcium. For a garlic supplement, data on its active compounds, efficacy, or dosing is not available in the provided materials. Therefore, we cannot make a claim about garlic's benefits based on the data supplied.
How it works
Based solely on the data provided, the ingredient information relates to calcium, not garlic. Calcium works by supporting bone mineralization and neuromuscular relaxation [NIH ODS]. Since no mechanism of action for garlic is included in this data set, we cannot describe how the garlic in this supplement would function in your body. Data not available for garlic-specific mechanisms.
Safety profile
The total number of adverse event reports across all products in the FDA database is 592,059 [FDA data]. For calcium, which is the only ingredient with safety data here, high intakes can lead to poor muscle tone, poor kidney function, constipation, nausea, weight loss, extreme tiredness, frequent urination, abnormal heart rhythms, and an increased risk of heart disease and prostate cancer [NIH ODS]. However, since the product is labeled as garlic, and no garlic-specific adverse event data was provided, the safety profile for this specific product is incomplete. Data not available for garlic-specific side effects with report counts.
Our recommendation
Because the provided data does not contain any information on garlic — the active ingredient in this product — we cannot offer a confident recommendation for Biovea Garlic Odorless 500 mg. If you are considering this supplement for heart health or immune support, the evidence here is insufficient to guide you. We recommend consulting your healthcare provider, as the missing data on garlic means we cannot verify its benefits or risks based on the information provided.
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Biovea |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 120.0 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