Garlic Guide

Garlic has a long history of use in herbal medicine and can support cardiovascular health and help relieve upper respiratory tract symptoms. Learn about its uses, forms, and what to look for in a supplement.¹

✅ Reviewed by Jamieson's Science Team

Quick Answers

What are garlic supplements used for?

Health Canada recognizes garlic for supporting cardiovascular health and helping reduce elevated blood lipid levels in adults.¹

Does garlic support immune health?

Garlic is traditionally used in herbal medicine to help relieve symptoms associated with upper respiratory tract infections.¹

What’s the difference between garlic powder and garlic oil?

Garlic supplements may use dried garlic bulb, standardized extracts, or garlic essential oil, with different amounts and preparations.¹

Can garlic interact with medications?

Yes. Health Canada recommends healthcare guidance if you take blood thinners or protease inhibitors.¹

What is garlic?

Garlic, or Allium sativum, is a plant whose bulb is used as both food and a traditional herbal ingredient. 

Supplements may contain dried garlic, concentrated extracts, or garlic essential oil.¹ 

How is garlic used?

Health Canada recognizes garlic for helping maintain cardiovascular health and reduce elevated blood lipid levels in adults.¹ 

It’s also traditionally used in herbal medicine to help relieve upper respiratory tract symptoms such as nasal congestion and excess mucus.¹ 

Which health goals can garlic support?

Heart Health

Garlic helps maintain cardiovascular health in adults.¹

Immune Support

Garlic is traditionally used to help relieve symptoms associated with upper respiratory tract infections.¹

Healthy Blood Lipids

Garlic is used in herbal medicine to help reduce elevated blood lipid levels in adults.¹

How can garlic fit into your routine?

Garlic can be part of both everyday cooking and a more targeted wellness routine. 

  • Use it in food: Fresh garlic is an easy addition to meals and a varied diet. 
  • For heart health: Supplemental garlic may be used as part of a cardiovascular wellness routine.¹ 
  • During respiratory illness: Garlic also has traditional use for upper respiratory symptoms.¹ 
  • Support the bigger picture: Diet, movement, sleep, and other heart-healthy habits still matter most. 

*It is important to consult your trusted healthcare practitioner before adding any new natural health supplement to your routine. 

What should you look for in a garlic supplement?

Start with what you need, then choose a product that fits your life.

  • Know your goal: Look for cardiovascular support or traditional upper respiratory support. 
  • Check the form: Compare dried garlic, standardized extracts, and garlic oil.¹ 
  • Check the amount: Concentrated extracts may list an equivalent amount of garlic. 
  • Consider odour: Odourless formulas can help avoid garlic smell and aftertaste. 
  • Read the cautions: Check warnings for pregnancy, diabetes, and medication use.¹ 
  • Look for an NPN: Choose a licensed natural health product with an eight-digit NPN.² 
  • Look for quality: Jamieson products are backed by the Jamieson 360 Quality Promise. 


For more than 100 years, Jamieson has combined scientific expertise with rigorous quality testing. Every product is backed by the Jamieson 360 Quality Promise.

*It is important to consult your trusted healthcare practitioner before adding any new natural health supplement to your routine. 

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FAQs
Does garlic support heart health?

Yes. Health Canada recognizes garlic for helping maintain cardiovascular health in adults.¹

Can garlic help with elevated blood lipid levels?

Yes. Garlic is recognized by Health Canada for helping reduce elevated blood lipid levels in adults.¹

Does garlic help with colds?

Garlic is traditionally used in herbal medicine to help relieve symptoms associated with upper respiratory tract infections, including nasal congestion and excess mucus.¹

Sources

1. Health Canada. Garlic — Allium sativum Monograph. Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate. Updated January 30, 2026.[Text Wrapping Break]https://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/dbImages/mono_garlic_english.pdf 

2. Health Canada. Natural Health Products.[Text Wrapping Break]https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/natural-health-products.html