Description

• Biolic is Garlic (Allium sativum L.) extract tablets containing high quality dried biologically active garlic powder. Its allicin content is standardized.
• A good deal of evidence suggests beneficial effects of the regular dietary intake of garlic on mild hypertension and hyperlipidemia.
• Epidemiological, clinical and laboratory data have proved that garlic contains many biologically and pharmacologically important compounds, which are beneficial for cardiovascular, neoplastic, and several other diseases.
• Garlic is reported to stimulate immunity, including macrophage activity, natural killer and killer cells, and LAK cells, and to increase the production of IL-2, TNF, and interferon-gamma. These cytokines are associated with the beneficial Th1 anti-tumor response, which is characteristic of effective cancer immuno-therapies.
• One Biolic^® tablet containing 360 mg of garlic powder which is equivalent to 2.5 mg allicin,1.1 g fresh garlic.

Usage

• The healthy properties of garlic were discovered 6000 years ago. Now it is a well-known herb and food for its health beneficial effects.
• Epidemiological studies in China, Italy and USA showed the inverse relationship between stomach and colon cancer incidences and dietary garlic intake.
• Most findings suggest that garlic decreases cholesterol and triglycerides levels in patients with increased levels of these lipids. Lowering of serum lipids by garlic ingestion may decrease the atherosclerosis process.
• Several investigations indicate that garlic and its organic allyl sulfur components inhibit the cancer process. Garlic contains several potentially important agents that possess antitumor and anticarcinogenic properties.
  
• Dosage: 1-2 tablets/day
  
• Package: 60 tablets /30 g blister packed in a carton.
  

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