Herb Pharm Garlic

Our assessment

The evidence shows that the Herb Pharm Garlic product is a dietary supplement containing garlic. However, the data provided does not include any specific clinical studies or health claims for garlic itself. Our assessment is that you should be cautious, as the data set contains information on calcium, not garlic. We cannot confirm any health benefits for this specific garlic product based on the available data.

How it works

Data not available for this specific product. The provided data describes how calcium works, not garlic. For calcium, it acts as a master regulator for bone mineralization and neuromuscular relaxation [NIH ODS]. We do not have data on how this garlic product works in the body.

Safety profile

The FDA has received a total of 592,059 adverse event reports across all dietary supplements, but specific report counts for this garlic product are not available [FDA data]. The side effects listed in the data apply to calcium, not garlic, and include 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 at high levels [NIH ODS]. You should be aware that calcium can reduce the absorption of medications like bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS].

Our recommendation

We cannot make a recommendation for this specific garlic product because the data provided does not contain information on garlic. Based on the data available, which is for calcium, we recommend you consult your healthcare provider before taking this supplement. If you are taking any medications, be aware of potential interactions with calcium if that is an ingredient in this product [NIH ODS]. For all other claims, data is not available.

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