Mercola Fermented Black Garlic - 60 Capsules
Garlic itself is a vegetable belonging to the group that includes onions, leeks, chives, and shallots. When Garlic is caramelized it produces a sweet tasting, black in color, nutrient dense product called black garlic. Healthy nutrients found in black garlic include:
- Magnesium
- Calcium
- Phosphorus
- Selenium
- Vitamins B6 and C
The fermentation of black garlic results in a significant increase of essential amino acids and more than doubles the antioxidant benefits. One significant amino acid that increases drastically during fermentation is S-allyl-cysteine (SAC). This amino acid is important because studies have shown that at 1.2 mg or more of SAC daily combined with black garlic the following health benefits were observed
- Maintaining healthy blood pressure
- Supporting a healthy immune system
- Maintain healthy cholesterol levels
Why Dr. Mercola brand
- Uses a double fermentation process to produce the highest amounts of beneficial nutrients and amino acids
- Employs freeze-drying to help helps maintain consistent ingredients (including SAC), keep the product fresh, and ensures a longer shelf-life
- High-quality control and assurance practices/certifications
- Contains at least 1.2 milligrams (mg) of (SAC) in each recommended serving
- Star-K Kosher certification (Jewish)
- Halal permissible (Islam)
Suggested Use: Adults to take 2 capsule daily before a meal. One bottle contains 60 capsules (1 month supply).