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Natural Factors, GarlicRich Super Strength Garlic Concentrate, 500 mg, 180 Softgels

Size 180 gelcaps UPC 627765023336
Best Before 01/2029
19 people have viewed this item in the last 7 days

About this item

• Supports cardiovascular health by helping lower cholesterol and blood pressure and reducing blood clotting risk.
• Ultra-potent convenience: 500 mg softgels delivering the equivalent of eight garlic cloves per softgel, odourless and enteric-coated for comfortable daily use.
• Whole-bulb GarlicRich from pesticide-free garlic, concentrated 10:1 with EnviroSimplex technology to protect actives and ensure quality.
• Immune and respiratory support with antimicrobial properties and help maintaining upper respiratory tract comfort.

Suggested Use

1 Softgel daily.

Ingredients

Each gelcap contains:
GarlicRich® garlic powder (Allium sativum) (bulb)
500 mg
--Total actives (allicin, alliin, gamma-glutamylcysteines)
8000 mcg
Non-medical Ingredients: Organic flaxseed oil, softgel (gelatin, glycerin, purified water), lecithin (non-GMO sunflower), yellow beeswax, enteric coating (purified water, ethylcellulose, medium chain triglycerides, oleic acid, sodium alginate, stearic acid).

Description

Clinical studies confirm that garlic preparations high in allicin reduce elevated blood pressure and cholesterol. Garlic also enhances immune function and supports respiratory health. GarlicRich is made from the whole bulb and guaranteed to be pesticide-free. Each odourless, enteric-coated softgel is equivalent to eight cloves of garlic.

 

  • Reduces the risk for cardiovascular disease
  • Helps lower cholesterol and blood pressure, and reduces blood clotting
  • Enhances immune function
  • Has antibacterial qualities
  • Fights fungal and microbial infections
  • Relieves symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Natural Factors GarlicRich Garlic 500mg, and what health benefits does garlic provide?

Natural Factors GarlicRich is a concentrated garlic supplement providing 500 mg of garlic powder per enteric-coated softgel, equivalent to 8 cloves of fresh garlic. Each capsule delivers 8,000 mcg of total active compounds including allicin, alliin, and gamma-glutamylcysteine — the three principal bioactive constituents responsible for garlic's cardiovascular, antimicrobial, and immune effects. The enteric-coated softgel design allows the capsule to bypass the stomach and release in the intestine, eliminating garlic breath and aftertaste. Made from whole garlic bulbs grown without pesticides, the formula is processed using the EnviroSimplex method to protect the delicate enzyme and compound profile during manufacturing.

How do garlic's active compounds — allicin, alliin, and gamma-glutamylcysteine — support cardiovascular and immune health?

Garlic's cardiovascular benefits are driven by three primary active compounds. Allicin — produced enzymatically when garlic is crushed or processed — inhibits cholesterol synthesis in the liver, reduces LDL oxidation, and demonstrates platelet aggregation-inhibiting activity that lowers clot risk. Alliin is the stable precursor to allicin that survives processing. Gamma-glutamylcysteine (GGCS) is a sulfur compound with antioxidant activity that supports glutathione synthesis and vascular health independently of allicin. Together, these compounds have been shown in clinical studies to lower total and LDL cholesterol, raise HDL cholesterol, reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure, inhibit atherosclerotic plaque formation, and exert antimicrobial effects against bacteria and viruses relevant to upper respiratory infections.

Who should consider taking GarlicRich, and how should it be used?

GarlicRich is appropriate for adults looking to support cardiovascular health through cholesterol management, blood pressure regulation, and anti-thrombotic effects; individuals who want garlic's antimicrobial and immune benefits without dietary intake or odor concerns; people with elevated LDL cholesterol or borderline blood pressure who prefer a natural adjunct to lifestyle modification; and anyone who struggles with garlic intolerance in food form due to digestive sensitivity. The recommended dose is one softgel daily. The enteric-coated capsule means it can be taken at any time without the gastrointestinal discomfort or breath odor associated with raw garlic consumption. Consult a physician before use if pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking blood-thinning medications.

How does Natural Factors GarlicRich differ from other garlic supplements, including aged garlic extract products?

GarlicRich is made from whole garlic bulbs rather than isolated fractions, preserving the full synergistic complex of allicin, alliin, and gamma-glutamylcysteine at a combined 8,000 mcg per capsule — a standardized active compound content that many garlic products do not disclose. The EnviroSimplex processing method protects enzymatic activity during manufacturing, which is critical because allicin is enzymatically produced and easily degraded by heat and oxidation. The enteric-coated softgel distinguishes GarlicRich from standard garlic powder capsules that release in the stomach (destroying allicin before absorption) and from aged garlic extract (AGE) products such as Kyolic, which intentionally remove allicin through aging and focus instead on stable sulfur compounds like S-allylcysteine. Neither approach is categorically superior — GarlicRich preserves the full fresh-garlic compound profile; AGE products offer better tolerance for very sensitive users — but GarlicRich delivers the broader active-compound spectrum at a standardized dose.

What is Natural Factors, and is it a trustworthy supplement brand?

Natural Factors is a Canadian-owned supplement manufacturer founded in 1948 and headquartered in Coquitlam, British Columbia. One of North America's largest supplement makers, it operates over 1,000 acres of certified organic farmland in BC's Okanagan Valley and manufactures in-house at Health Canada-licensed, FDA-inspected facilities. Every product is third-party tested through ISURA for over 800 contaminants including pesticides and heavy metals. Natural Factors is also B Corp certified, meeting rigorous environmental and social standards.

What is Natural Factors and is it a reliable Canadian supplement brand?

Natural Factors is one of Canada's largest supplement manufacturers, founded in 1955 by Jack and Rona Katz in British Columbia and still 100% Canadian family-owned. The company controls every production stage from raw material sourcing to finished product. Its facility holds TGA certification from Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration, one of the world's strictest supplement manufacturing standards. All products are ISURA certified — independently tested for 800+ contaminants including pesticides and heavy metals — and Natural Factors conducts four rounds of product testing, double the industry average of two.

What sets Natural Factors apart from other supplement brands?

Natural Factors' most distinctive quality is vertical integration: the company grows its own raw herbs on 1,000+ acres of certified organic farmland in BC's Okanagan Valley, then processes and manufactures in-house. Most supplement brands source raw materials from external suppliers with no direct agricultural control. Natural Factors also uses ISURA third-party testing, a Canadian standard that screens for over 800 contaminants, well beyond typical heavy-metal panels. B Corp certification further reflects a documented commitment to environmental and social accountability, not just a marketing claim.

What makes Natural Factors different from other Canadian supplement manufacturers?

Natural Factors holds TGA certification from Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration — one of the world's most rigorous pharmaceutical manufacturing standards, rarely earned by Canadian brands and far exceeding most North American certification requirements. Its ISURA testing program screens every product for 800+ contaminants, and it conducts four rounds of quality testing per product versus the industry standard of two. The company also operates its own farm in the Okanagan Valley for select botanical ingredients — a level of vertical integration uncommon among supplement manufacturers — and has been family-owned for over 70 years.
The information provided above is for reference purposes only and has not been reviewed or approved by Health Canada. It does not constitute medical advice and should not replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.

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Natural Factors, GarlicRich Super Strength Garlic Concentrate, 500 mg, 180 Softgels
Size 180 gelcaps UPC 627765023336
Best Before 01/2029
19 people have viewed this item in the last 7 days
$29.99
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