Aged Garlic Extract

The pungent herb that flavors your cooking also has a host of medicinal uses, from warding off colds to protecting against cancer.

Garlic’s medicinal qualities—for the heart and for respiratory and immune health—have been known for centuries. But Aged Garlic Extract, an odorless form used in supplements, has a uniquely documented quality: It can reverse heart disease, as well as help to prevent it.

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