General Dosage
600-1200mg aged garlic extract daily, or 1-2 raw garlic cloves
Maximum dose: No established upper limit for dietary garlic; AGE studies have used up to 2.56g/day safely
Garlic Dosage Guide
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Dosage Recommendations
General recommendation: 600-1200mg aged garlic extract daily, or 1-2 raw garlic cloves
Timing: With food to reduce GI irritation; for raw garlic, crush and wait 10 minutes for allicin formation • Take with food for best absorption.
Dosage by Condition
| Condition | Recommended Dose | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Daily immune support | 600-1200mg AGE daily | Moderate |
| Cold prevention | 1 allicin-standardized capsule daily | Moderate |
| Antimicrobial support | 1-2 raw crushed cloves daily | Emerging |
Upper limit: No established upper limit for dietary garlic; AGE studies have used up to 2.56g/day safely
Timing & Absorption
With food to reduce GI irritation; for raw garlic, crush and wait 10 minutes for allicin formation
Best taken with food for optimal absorption.
References
- Josling P (2001). Preventing the common cold with a garlic supplement: a double-blind, placebo-controlled survey. Advances in Therapy. DOI PubMed
- Nantz MP, Rowe CA, Muller CE, Creasy RA, Stanilka JM, Percival SS (2012). Supplementation with aged garlic extract improves both NK and gamma-delta T cell function and reduces the severity of cold and flu symptoms. Clinical Nutrition. DOI PubMed