During Greek and Roman times garlic was frequently used as a frontline medicine to heal those injured in battle. Due to its anti-microbial and antibiotic actions and its availability (garlic grew naturally on the battlefields, so it was growing right where it was needed), it was traditionally used to prevent wounds sustained in battle, from becoming infected with bacteria. Today, garlic is mostly understood as a culinary herb from Mediterranean and Asian traditions and is most often used to enhance the flavour of dishes like pastas and curries. But did you know that the medicinal benefits highlighted by our ancient ancestors, are also valuable today?

Garlic is still regarded as a Frontline Medicine

Along with its use to prevent wounds becoming infected, did you know that garlic also offers protection for the immune and respiratory systems? This means garlic works to alleviate your symptoms and support your return to health, during the cold and flu season. Taken before or during a cold or flu, its benefits include helping the immune system fight infection and helping the respiratory system return to a state of health. Garlic extracts are traditionally taken as an oil infusion (where raw garlic is placed in an oil such as olive oil or almond oil). This traditional form allows garlic to be measured and used medicinally, however the benefits of garlic taken in this form can be a little confronting from a social perspective (nobody likes garlic breath)…

Enter Aged Garlic extract

Made from naturally aged organic garlic, aged garlic extract provides all the benefits of fresh garlic and garlic oils, without the antisocial garlic breath. Made by ageing garlic for up to 20 months, aged garlic extract can be taken daily to build a strong immune system and protect you from infection; or at the initial onset of symptoms like a sore throat, cough or sniffily nose. Being odour free, aged garlic is also safe to use for those who suffer from indigestion when eating fresh garlic or taking other garlic extracts.

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Nutra-Life Kyolic Aged Garlic Original Formula

Nutra-Life Kyolic Original formula capsules and liquid is the only aged garlic extract available in Australia and around the world. Taken daily to support immune and heart health, this formula is easily taken by adults in capsule form, and by children in its liquid form. Find out more and shop online for Nutralife Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract Original Formula here and Nutralife Kyolic Premium Liquid here