NOW Garlic Oil 1500 mg

Our assessment

The evidence shows that garlic oil supplements are widely used, but the specific data available for this product is limited to general safety monitoring. Our assessment is based on the ingredient profile and available adverse event reports, which show a total of 592,059 reports across all supplements, though specific data for garlic oil alone is not available in the provided information.

How it works

While data on garlic oil specifically is not provided, the general mechanism for related nutrients like calcium involves bone mineralization and neuromuscular relaxation [NIH ODS]. For this product, specific mechanism data is not available. You should consider that the benefits of garlic oil are often reported anecdotally, but the clinical evidence from the provided data is not sufficient to confirm these effects.

Safety profile

Safety data for this specific product is not available from the provided information. The FDA has received 592,059 total adverse event reports across all supplements, but no specific reports for garlic oil are included in the data [FDA data]. Based on general principles, you should be aware that supplements can interact with medications. For example, calcium can reduce absorption of bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS].

Our recommendation

Our recommendation is to proceed with caution. Since specific data on garlic oil efficacy and safety is not available in the provided information, you should consult your healthcare provider before starting this supplement. If you are taking any prescription medications, especially those known to interact with supplements, discuss this product with your pharmacist or doctor first. Data not available on specific dosage or side effect reports for this product.

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