Is Garlic Extract Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Nature's Bounty
Nature's Bounty's Garlic Extract is reviewed here as a supplement. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Gelatin.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes odorless garlic extract, which is beneficial, but the presence of gelatin and soybean oil raises concerns about processing and potential allergens.
Main concern
Soybean oil is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for those with soy allergies.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Odorless garlic extract is included for its potential benefits, contributing positively to the overall rating.
- Vegetable glycerin is a natural humectant that helps maintain moisture in the product.
Concerns
- Soybean oil is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for those with soy allergies.
- Gelatin is an animal-derived ingredient, which may not be suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this supplement, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Odorless Garlic Extract safe in this supplement?
Good
Odorless Garlic Extract is used here as natural_extract. Odorless garlic extract is included for its potential health benefits, providing a natural source of compounds associated with garlic without the strong odor.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Odorless Garlic Extract
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Is Soybean Oil safe in this supplement?
Medium
Soybean Oil is used here as base. Soybean oil serves as a carrier oil in this product, but its refined nature and potential allergenic properties may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Soybean Oil
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Is Gelatin safe in this supplement?
Bad
Gelatin is used here as base. Gelatin is used as a gelling agent, but it is animal-derived, which may not align with vegetarian or vegan preferences, raising ethical concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Gelatin
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Is Vegetable Glycerin safe in this supplement?
Good
Vegetable Glycerin is used here as base. Vegetable glycerin is a natural humectant that helps retain moisture, contributing positively to the product's quality and safety profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vegetable Glycerin
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 3291903
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Allergens detected: soy
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