Puritan's Pride Garlic Oil 5000 mg
Brand: Puritan's Pride · Form: SOFTGEL CAPSULE [E0161] On Market
Our assessment
The evidence shows that Puritan's Pride Garlic Oil 5000 mg is a product with limited data available. We cannot verify any specific health benefits for this supplement because the provided data does not include any studies or findings related to garlic. Our assessment is that you should be cautious, as the only ingredient data we have concerns calcium, which is not listed in the product's ingredients.
How it works
Data not available. The provided information does not include any mechanism of action for garlic or for the specific Puritan's Pride Garlic Oil 5000 mg product. Without specific data on this supplement, we cannot explain how it would function in your body.
Safety profile
The FDA has received 592,059 total adverse event reports across all supplements, but no specific side effects or report counts are provided for this product [FDA data]. For calcium, which is not an ingredient in this product, the data notes that high intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer, and can cause symptoms like constipation, nausea, and abnormal heart rhythms [NIH ODS]. This information does not apply to Puritan's Pride Garlic Oil 5000 mg.
Our recommendation
Because the data provided contains no information about garlic or this specific product, we cannot make a recommendation for Puritan's Pride Garlic Oil 5000 mg. We advise you to consult with a healthcare professional before taking this supplement, as the available evidence does not support any claims for its use.
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Puritan's Pride |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 250.0 Rapid Release Softgel(s) |
| Market Status | On Market |
How to Read This Label
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- 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