Aged Garlic Extract – A Health Benefit Review

Abstract

Garlic ranks highly among foods that help to prevent disease, largely due to its high content of organosulfur compounds and antioxidant activity. However fresh garlic, is not for everyone; it can cause indigestion and its pungent odour that lingers on the breath and skin is a social deterrent. This is the reason why an alternative source to the fresh garlic that is odourless and richer in antioxidants becomes necessary as a dietary supplement- Aged Garlic Extract (AGE). AGE has been found to meet these conditions. AGE has been found to help prevent atherosclerosis and protect against cardiovascular disease, increase circulation and immunity; in preclinical studies AGE has been shown to prevent various kinds of cancer, neurodegenerative disease and have antiaging effects in improving memory, endurance and learning; AGE is also been reported to have potentials as an adjuvant in cancer therapy. The unique characteristics of AGE, its safety and its scientifically proven health benefits are discussed in this article.

Keywords: Aged Garlic Extract; antioxidant; organosulfur compounds