Garlic

[Questions & Answers]

What are the benefits of taking a garlic supplement?

The use of garlic by humans dates back thousands of years. Science now has elucidated some of the benefits of this potent food, which includes anti-microbial, anti-fungal as well as anti-viral properties. In connection with cardiovascular health, garlic has been shown to have a beneficial effect on maintaining blood fats in their correct balance.

Should I take this product only during the winter months to fend of bugs?

Many consumers of food supplements take this product specially during the winter months to give their immune systems a helping hand during this time of the year. The Wassen garlic product has been formulated for long-term use, but may be used periodically if so desired.

Why should I take your garlic product?

Garlic contains various active ingredients. One such active component is allicin, a compound, which is formed as the result of the action of the enzyme alliinase on alliin. It is this chemical process that gives garlic its characteristic odour.

Unfortunately, cooking deactivates alliinase, making raw garlic physiologically more potent. This is where Wassen Garlic may be advantageous by providing components found normally only in raw garlic but with the minimum of the associated odour.

Is your product suitable for long-term use?

The Wassen Garlic tablets have been formulated for health maintenance purposes and are suitable for long-term use provided the dosage instructions are adhered to. Higher dosages may be taken for therapeutic purposes, but only under professional supervision.

Is your garlic product odourless?

Wassen Garlic tablets are not exactly odour-free, but a low odour formulation. These delayed diffusion tablets don't dissolve until they reach the small intestine, thus minimising the odour on the breath, often associated with garlic consumption.

How much allicin is contained in your garlic tablets?

Each Wassen Garlic tablet contains 320 mg of garlic granules, providing 3.5 mg of alliin and a minimum of 1600 µg (micrograms) of allicin.

Can I take your garlic product with other vitamins and minerals?

Our garlic tablets do not contain any additional vitamins and minerals and should therefore be suitable to be combined with other vitamin and mineral products.

Click here to view advice on upper safe levels for supplementation of vitamins and minerals.

When is the best time to take your garlic product?

The best time to take the product is with or just before a meal.

Can I take the Wassen garlic tablets if I am planning pregnancy, if I am pregnant or breast-feeding?

Whilst all ingredients found in the Wassen garlic tablets are deemed safe for food supplements, which are classed as a food, we always recommend that those planning pregnancy, who are pregnant or breast-feeding consult their doctor prior to taking any food- or herbal supplements.

What are the likely side-effects of taking your garlic food supplement?

This product is usually very well tolerated. As with any food, there is always a possibility that individuals may have a sensitivity to one or more ingredients contained in the product. We always recommend that in the event of any unusual symptoms being noted upon taking our products they should be discontinued and if necessary a doctor consulted to rule out any other cause for the symptoms.

Are your garlic tablets suitable for vegetarians?

Yes, this product is perfectly suitable for vegetarians.

Are your garlic tablets suitable for me, as I am on a yeast-free diet?

Yes, this product does not contain any yeast.

I am allergic to gluten, can I take the Wassen garlic tablets?

Yes, this product is completely gluten-free and suitable for coeliacs.

I am allergic to dairy products, can I still take Wassen Garlic tablets?

Wassen Garlic tablets are completely free from ingredients sourced from dairy milk products.