Garlic-Gold Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by OL Olympian Labs Incorporated
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Garlic-Gold against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Garlic-Gold is a dietary supplement by OL Olympian Labs Incorporated with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart health.Based on those ingredients, 989 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Allicin. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Garlic-Gold by OL Olympian Labs Incorporated
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
Garlic-Gold contains three active ingredients: allicin, alliin, and garlic extract — all derived from garlic. These are the compounds responsible for garlic's potential effects on blood pressure, blood sugar, and liver health.
The product also contains several inactive ingredients (enteric coating, microcrystalline cellulose, dicalcium phosphate, ascorbyl palmitate, modified cellulose, silica, stearic acid, and corn starch) that serve as binders, fillers, and to protect the contents as they pass through your stomach.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence we have shows garlic may be possibly effective for several conditions. Research suggests it may help with periodontitis (gum disease), nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (a buildup of fat in the liver unrelated to alcohol), diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), and atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in arteries).
That said, "possibly effective" means the evidence is promising but not definitive — more research would strengthen these findings.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Garlic is generally well tolerated when eaten as food, but supplements may cause stomach upset, body odor, flatulence, bad breath, and nausea. Some people experience itching, flushing, acne, or rashes.
Allergic reactions are possible, especially to raw garlic — cooked garlic may be better tolerated by those sensitive to raw. Serious side effects are rare but include increased bleeding risk.
Food amounts are likely fine, but the safety data on concentrated supplement doses at this level is limited, so avoid them unless your doctor approves. Pregnancy safety data is mixed: garlic is rated likely safe, but some data also flag it as possibly unsafe in pregnancy — talk with your obstetrician before use.
For breastfeeding, garlic is rated likely safe.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking Garlic-Gold, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (including warfarin), antihypertensive drugs (blood pressure meds), diabetes medications, protease inhibitors (HIV drugs), drugs processed through CYP3A4 or CYP2E1 enzyme systems, or tacrolimus (immunosuppressant). These are the medication types with documented interactions in this product.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Garlic-Gold may be worth considering if you're interested in natural support for blood pressure, blood sugar, or liver health and have no interactions with your current medications. If you take any blood thinner, blood pressure medication, diabetes medication, HIV protease inhibitor, or immunosuppressant, you'll need to clear this with your doctor or pharmacist first — the interaction risk is real.
Those prone to bleeding or with upcoming surgery should also check before starting. Talk it over with your healthcare provider to make sure it's right for you.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 1, 2012.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Garlic-Gold, straight from the product label.
| Brand | OL Olympian Labs Incorporated |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 710013001450 |
| Net contents | 250 Caplet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 1, 2012 |
| DSLD ID | 9571 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Other (e.g. Tea Bag) |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Garlic-Gold by OL Olympian Labs Incorporated, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Allicin | 7.2 mg | -- |
| Alliin | 15.6 mg | -- |
| Garlic Extract | 600 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Enteric Coating, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Dicalcium Phosphate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Modified Cellulose, Silica, Stearic Acid, Corn Starch
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
SUGGESTED USE: As a dietary supplement, take one (1) caplet daily with a meal, or as directed by a healthcare professional.
General Statements
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Formulation
All Olympian Labs' products are free from most allergens such as yeast, barley, gluten, wheat, soy, lactose, all milk products, citrus, fish, egg products, as well as added flavorings, sugars, sweeteners, salt, preservatives, salicylates, artificial colors and coatings.
Precautions
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Storage
STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.
Seals/Symbols
Since 1992 OL
Formula
Standardized to 7.2 mg of Allicin
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Garlic-Gold by OL Olympian Labs Incorporated label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Garlic-Gold by OL Olympian Labs Incorporated
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Caplet(s) Dosage formOther (e.g. Tea Bag) Servings per container250 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Allicin
Interacts with989 drugs
Garlic is a common food and supplement that may modestly help with blood pressure and cholesterol, though the evidence is mixed and effects are usuall...
Allicin monograph & interactionsAlliin
Interacts with989 drugs
Garlic is a common food and supplement that may modestly help with blood pressure and cholesterol, though the evidence is mixed and effects are usuall...
Alliin monograph & interactionsGarlic Extract
Interacts with989 drugs
Garlic is a common food and supplement that may modestly help with blood pressure and cholesterol, though the evidence is mixed and effects are usuall...
Garlic Extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Enteric Coating, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Dicalcium Phosphate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Modified Cellulose, Silica, Stearic Acid, Corn Starch. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Garlic-Gold by OL Olympian Labs Incorporated Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Garlic-Gold by OL Olympian Labs Incorporated, through its allicin, alliin, and garlic extract content, interacts with several medication types.
The most serious concern is with blood thinners (anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs) and warfarin specifically — garlic can increase bleeding risk by boosting antiplatelet activity and raising prothrombin time, a measure of how long blood takes to clot.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Garlic may also lower blood pressure beyond what your antihypertensive drugs (blood pressure medications) already do, raising the risk of excessively low blood pressure (hypotension). If you take diabetes medications, garlic could lower blood sugar further, potentially causing low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
Additionally, garlic may interfere with how your body processes several drug types: it may reduce levels of protease inhibitors (HIV medications) and possibly affect how your liver breaks down drugs processed through the CYP3A4 and CYP2E1 enzyme systems — which include many common medications. Tacrolimus (an immunosuppressant used after transplant) may also build up to harmful levels.
Altogether, these interactions span 990 individual medications. Use the interaction checker below with your exact prescriptions before starting this product, and talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you take any blood thinner, blood pressure med, diabetes med, HIV medication, or immunosuppressant.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Garlic-Gold interact with 989 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 3 ingredients in Garlic-Gold interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Allicin
Ado-trastuzumab EmtansineKadcyla
How Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interacts with Garlic-Gold — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garlic ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, garlic products containing allicin might induce intestinal CYP3A4 and inhibit hepatic CYP3A4.
Read the full Garlic Extract + Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Garlic-Gold — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garlic ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Garlic may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Garlic Extract + Abciximab interactionAbemaciclibVerzenio
How Abemaciclib interacts with Garlic-Gold — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garlic ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, garlic products containing allicin might induce intestinal CYP3A4 and inhibit hepatic CYP3A4.
Read the full Garlic Extract + Abemaciclib interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with Garlic-Gold — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garlic ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, garlic products containing allicin might induce intestinal CYP3A4 and inhibit hepatic CYP3A4.
Read the full Garlic Extract + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with Garlic-Gold — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garlic ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, garlic products containing allicin might induce intestinal CYP3A4 and inhibit hepatic CYP3A4.
Read the full Garlic Extract + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Garlic-Gold — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garlic ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Garlic may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Garlic Extract + Abrocitinib interactionAcalabrutinibCalquence
How Acalabrutinib interacts with Garlic-Gold — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garlic ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, garlic products containing allicin might induce intestinal CYP3A4 and inhibit hepatic CYP3A4.
Read the full Garlic Extract + Acalabrutinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Garlic-Gold — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garlic ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking garlic with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Garlic Extract + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Garlic-Gold — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garlic ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking garlic with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Garlic Extract + Acebutolol interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Garlic-Gold — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garlic ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Garlic may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Garlic Extract + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophenChildren's Tylenol, Children's Tylenol Meltaways, Tylenol, Tylenol Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen interacts with Garlic-Gold — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garlic ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Garlic might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Garlic Extract + Acetaminophen interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Garlic-Gold — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garlic ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Garlic might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Garlic Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Garlic-Gold — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garlic ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Garlic may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Garlic Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Brompheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineDimetapp Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Garlic-Gold — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garlic ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Garlic might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Garlic Extract + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, ButalbitalAxocet, Bancap, Bucet, Butex Forte, Esgic CF, Orbivan CF +5 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital interacts with Garlic-Gold — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garlic ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Garlic might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Garlic Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Garlic-Gold — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garlic ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Garlic might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Garlic Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Garlic-Gold — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garlic ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, garlic products containing allicin might induce intestinal CYP3A4 and inhibit hepatic CYP3A4.
Read the full Garlic Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with Garlic-Gold — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garlic ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Garlic might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Garlic Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Garlic-Gold — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garlic ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Garlic might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Garlic Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Garlic-Gold — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garlic ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Garlic might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Garlic Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, CodeineGesic C15, Gesic C30, Gesic C8, Lenoltec 1, Lenoltec 2, Lenoltec 3 +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Garlic-Gold — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garlic ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, garlic products containing allicin might induce intestinal CYP3A4 and inhibit hepatic CYP3A4.
Read the full Garlic Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Garlic-Gold — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garlic ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Garlic might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Garlic Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Garlic-Gold — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garlic ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, garlic products containing allicin might induce intestinal CYP3A4 and inhibit hepatic CYP3A4.
Read the full Garlic Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with Garlic-Gold — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garlic ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Garlic might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Garlic Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with Garlic-Gold — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garlic ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, garlic products containing allicin might induce intestinal CYP3A4 and inhibit hepatic CYP3A4.
Read the full Garlic Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan HbrVicks Formula 44M Cough, Cold & Flu Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interacts with Garlic-Gold — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garlic ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Garlic might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Garlic Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, PhenylephrineColrex
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with Garlic-Gold — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garlic ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Garlic might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Garlic Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, DextromethorphanCoricidin II Extra Strength Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interacts with Garlic-Gold — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garlic ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, garlic products containing allicin might induce intestinal CYP3A4 and inhibit hepatic CYP3A4.
Read the full Garlic Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan HydrobromideCoricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with Garlic-Gold — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garlic ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Garlic might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Garlic Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PhenylpropanolamineMulti Symptom Cold Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Garlic-Gold — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garlic ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, garlic products containing allicin might induce intestinal CYP3A4 and inhibit hepatic CYP3A4.
Read the full Garlic Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Garlic-Gold with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Allicin
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Garlic may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Raw garlic and a variety of garlic extracts have antiplatelet activity and can increase prothrombin time.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking garlic with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Clinical research suggests that garlic and garlic extract lower blood glucose levels in healthy and diabetic individuals.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, taking garlic with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
In human research, both garlic and garlic extracts have blood pressure-lowering effects.
Atazanavir (Reyataz)
Theoretically, garlic might decrease levels and effects of atazanavir.
In a case report, a patient consuming six stir-fried garlic cloves three times weekly developed suboptimal atazanavir levels and increases in HIV viral load. While the exact cause of this interaction is unclear, there is speculation that garlic might decrease the intestinal absorption of atazanavir or increase its metabolism by inducing cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4). Until more is known, advise patients not to consume large amounts of garlic while taking atazanavir.
Cytochrome P450 2E1 (Cyp2E1) Substrates
Garlic might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Clinical research suggests garlic oil can inhibit the activity of CYP2E1 by 39%. Use garlic oil cautiously in patients taking drugs metabolized by these enzymes.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, garlic products containing allicin might induce intestinal CYP3A4 and inhibit hepatic CYP3A4. This may increase or decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Some human research suggests that garlic may induce INTESTINAL CYP3A4, reducing levels of drugs metabolized by this enzyme. This is primarily based on a study showing that taking a specific allicin-containing garlic product (GarliPure Maximum Allicin Formula, Natrol Inc.) twice daily for 3 days reduces saquinavir levels by approximately 50%. It is speculated that the allicin constituent induced CYP3A4 in the gut mucosa. Another study shows that giving docetaxel intravenously, bypassing the CYP3A4 enzymes in the gut mucosa, along with the same specific garlic product for 12 consecutive days, does not affect docetaxel levels. Conversely, there is concern that garlic may inhibit HEPATIC CYP3A4. In a single case report, increased tacrolimus levels and liver injury occurred in a liver transplant patient after taking a specific garlic supplement (Garlicin Cardio, Nature's Way) at up to three times the manufacturer recommended dose for 7 days. Several other studies have evaluated the impact of other garlic formulations on CYP3A4 substrates and have found no effect. Most of the products in these studies provided little or no allicin.
Isoniazid
Theoretically, garlic might decrease levels of isoniazid.
Animal research suggests that an aqueous extract of garlic reduces isoniazid levels by about 65%. Garlic reduced the maximum concentration (Cmax) and area under the curve (AUC), but not the half-life, of isoniazid. This suggests that garlic extract might inhibit isoniazid absorption across the intestinal mucosa; however, the exact mechanism of this potential interaction is not known.
Protease Inhibitors (Pis)
Theoretically, garlic products containing allicin might decrease levels of PIs.
Protease inhibitors are metabolized by cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) isoenzymes. There is concern that garlic products containing allicin might induce intestinal CYP3A4, reducing plasma levels of protease inhibitors. This is primarily based on a study showing that taking a specific garlic product (GarliPure Maximum Allicin Formula, Natrol Inc.) twice daily for 3 days reduces levels of saquinavir, a PI, by approximately 50%. It is speculated that the allicin constituent induce CYP3A4 in the gut mucosa. Several studies have evaluated the impact of other garlic formulations on CYP3A4 substrates and have found no effect. Most of the products in these studies provided little or no allicin.
Saquinavir (Fortovase, Invirase)
Theoretically, garlic containing allicin might decrease levels of saquinavir.
Saquinavir is a substrate of cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) isoenzymes. There is concern that garlic products containing allicin might induce intestinal CYP3A4 and cause subtherapeutic levels of saquinavir. This is primarily based on a pharmacokinetic study showing that taking a specific garlic product (GarliPure Maximum Allicin Formula, Natrol Inc.) twice daily for 3 days reduces saquinavir levels by approximately 50%. It is speculated that the allicin constituent induces CYP3A4 in the gut mucosa. Several pharmacokinetic studies have evaluated the impact of other garlic formulations on CYP3A4 substrates and have found no effect. Most of the products in these studies provided little or no allicin. Until more is known about this potential interaction, use garlic containing allicin cautiously in patients taking saquinavir.
Sofosbuvir (Sovaldi)
Theoretically, taking garlic with sofosbuvir might decrease its effectiveness.
Animal research in rats shows that giving aged garlic extract 120 mg/kg orally daily for 14 days decreases the area under the concentration time curve (AUC) after a single sofosbuvir dose of 40 mg/kg by 36%, increases the clearance by 63%, and decreases the plasma concentrations at 1 and 8 hours by 35% and 58%, respectively. This interaction is hypothesized to be due to induction of intestinal P-glycoprotein expression by garlic.
Tacrolimus (Prograf)
Theoretically, garlic might increase levels of tacrolimus.
In one case report, a liver transplant patient taking tacrolimus experienced increased tacrolimus levels and liver injury after taking a specific garlic supplement (Garlicin Cardio, Nature's Way) at up to three times the manufacturer recommended dose for 7 days. It is speculated that garlic inhibited hepatic cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4), which increased plasma levels of tacrolimus.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Theoretically, garlic might increase the risk of bleeding with warfarin.
Raw garlic and a variety of garlic extracts have antiplatelet activity and can increase prothrombin time. In addition, there is a report of two patients who experienced an increase in a previously stabilized international normalized ratio (INR) with concomitant garlic and warfarin use. However, this report has been subsequently debated due to limited clinical information. Other clinical studies have not identified an effect of garlic on INR, warfarin pharmacokinetics, or bleeding risk. More evidence is needed to determine the safety of using garlic with warfarin.
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OL Olympian Labs Incorporated
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- Scottsdale
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- AZ
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- 85267
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- 1-800-473-5883
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