by William Clearfield, D.O. for Longevinex

Introduction

Welcome to our deep dive into harnessing the power of nature for optimal health. In part one of ‘Embracing Holistic Health with Resveratrol Partners: A Journey Towards Longevity,’ we discussed the roles of trans-resveratrol, Vitamin D, and more in Lonvevinex’s flagship products Longevinex© and Longevinex Advantage©. Today, we shift our focus to the medicinal properties of garlic, exploring Garlinex™ and Garligest™, Longevinex’s novel remedies for cholesterol management and cardiovascular and gastrointestinal health.

Garlic – The Key Ingredient for Cardiovascular and Gastrointestinal Health

Since ancient times, humans have turned to nature for relief from illness and daily troubles. Ancient Egyptian texts, the 3rd-century BCE Chinese medical compendium ‘The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon,’ and the 1700s Samuel Hahnemann homeopathic Materia Medica are based on natural clinical experience (1-4). These texts highlight the curative power of plants, minerals, and other natural substances.

Herbs, spices, iron, copper, arsenic, mercury, sulfur, and other natural materials composed the medicinals of antiquity. Each civilization discovered effective ingredient combinations for their ailments. With the benefit of recorded history, we can now draw on a vast array of global experiences.

While modern healing modalities have access to lab-produced compounds, there is still wisdom to be gleaned from historical natural medicinal manuscripts. Garlic, used worldwide in culinary cuisines, is one of the best medicinal plants discovered long ago.

Nicknamed the “stinking rose,” garlic’s benefits range from cardiovascular well-being to immune enhancement, increased strength, energy, weight management, skin health, and cancer prevention. Garlic is also known for its aphrodisiac properties and its ability to alleviate worms, the common cold, and more.

Allicin-Garlic’s Key Ingredient

Garlic grows by separating individual cloves from a bulb. Each clove expands in the soil to create a new bulb containing 5 to 10 cloves. In clove form, garlic is relatively odorless. Inside each cell wall of a garlic clove is an unscented molecule called aliin. When crushed or damaged, garlic cloves release alliinase, an enzyme that converts aliin to allicin, garlic’s medicinal form. Cooking uncrushed garlic destroys allicin. However, if you crush a cooked clove and let it stand for 10 minutes before using it in recipes, some of garlic’s health effects are preserved (6-7).

Products labeled as aged garlic extract (AGE) are garlic cloves incubated in ethanol and water for up to 20 months. AGEs do not contain allicin but convert their cloves to allyl sulfides, useful as a blood thinner or cholesterol-lowering agent (8).

Benefits of Allicin

Allicin is a leading anti-aging medicinal. Its benefits include:

  • Inhibiting the growth of bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains like methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), without developing antibiotic resistance (9-10).
  • Inhibiting the growth of Helicobacter pylori, associated with stomach ulcers and gastric cancer (11).
  • Promoting cardiovascular health by reducing cholesterol levels, lowering blood pressure, and preventing blood clots (12).
  • Acting as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immune-boosting agent (13-15).
  • Aiding in cancer prevention (16).
  • Improving digestion by stimulating digestive enzymes and promoting a healthy gut microbiota (17).
  • Exhibiting anti-hypertensive effects. Sulfur deficiency plays a part in hypertension, and allicin replaces sulfur (18).
  • Possessing anti-thrombotic properties by inhibiting platelet aggregation and preventing dangerous blood clots (19).
  • Aiding in respiratory health via antimicrobial and expectorant properties, strengthening the respiratory tract and alleviating symptoms of common conditions like colds, coughs, and bronchitis (20).
  • Exhibiting anti-diabetic effects by regulating blood glucose (21).
  • Acting as a natural pain reliever for toothaches and sore throats (22).
  • Improving skin health by combating acne-causing bacteria and reducing inflammation (23).
  • Supporting weight management by increasing metabolism and promoting fat burning (24).
  • Providing neuroprotection, benefiting cognitive function and reducing the risk of diseases like Alzheimer’s (25).

Choosing a Garlic Supplement

Allicin does not perform its medicinal miracles alone. One product stands out for adding a robust combination of antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory garlic-based supplements to our anti-aging toolbox.

Garlinex™, from Resveratrol Partners, contains 500 mg of enzyme-activated, alkaline-buffered garlic. Standardized to release a minimum of 2400-2800 mcg of allicin per capsule, the buffered garlic powder in Garlinex triggers transient production of hydrogen sulfide and nitric oxide gas, resulting in dilated blood vessels, improved circulation, and blood pressure.Garlinx - Powerful garlic supplement

The combination of allicin-rich garlic with IP6, allspice, clove, and ginger makes Garlinex a therapeutic powerhouse. Each adjunct ingredient synergistically enhances garlic’s healing capacities. IP6, or rice bran phytate, inhibits cholesterol absorption in the gut, lowering LDL cholesterol (26-27).

Ginger inhibits bacterial enzymes and destroys the cell walls of pathogens like Salmonella and Staphylococcus aureus (28).

Allspice and clove, containing eugenol, round out our favored product. Eugenol is an antioxidant, analgesic, antimutagenic, anti-platelet, antiallergic, anti-swelling, and anti-inflammatory agent. It disrupts bacterial cell membranes and enzymes, making it an effective antimicrobial (29-32).

The allicin in Garlinex™ is strongly anti-germicidal. The anti-microbial herbal add-ons—allspice, cloves, ginger, and the IP6 rice bran extract—activate the Nrf2 genetic pathway, producing natural internal antioxidants like glutathione, catalase, and superoxide dismutase.

Encapsulated in vegicaps, Garlinex™ is all-natural and contains no artificial fillers or inactive ingredients. It is free from GMOs, gluten, and artificial colors. Garlinex™ is a comprehensive supplement for cardiovascular, digestive, and immune health.

Garlic and the GI Tract:

One of the great challenges of modern life is managing digestive health. Whether due to insufficient or excessive food, poor food quality, or the Standard American Diet, a significant portion of the population experiences digestive discomfort.

The five most common symptoms of GI distress include upper abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, belching, gas, and an acidic taste from heartburn.

The most likely culprits of gastric dysfunction are gastroesophageal reflux, peptic ulcers, gastritis, gallstones, and functional dyspepsia.

In exploring allicin’s potential for gastric health, we found that allicin inhibits bacterial growth, supports a healthy balance of gut bacteria, and contributes to overall digestive health.

Allicin’s antimicrobial activity makes it effective in combating gastrointestinal infections caused by E. coli and Salmonella. It contributes to a healthy, balanced gut microbiota and controls dysbiosis, a condition that develops when the natural balance of gut flora is disrupted (33-41).

Allicin exhibits anti-inflammatory properties and alleviates symptoms of discomfort and pain associated with digestive disorders, including reflux esophagitis, gastritis, and irritable bowel syndrome.

Considering that 70-80% of the immune system resides in the small intestine, allicin’s positive influence on gut health significantly impacts immune function. A healthy microbiome contributes to a robust immune response.

By supporting gut health, allicin not only aids digestion—it fortifies the body’s natural defenses while providing a comprehensive boost to overall health and well-being.

We Connected the Dots and Hit Paydirt

After scouring the world for the finest, compatible ingredients, we identified six candidates: Vitamin C + apple pectin, taurine, fennel seed powder, rice bran IP6, betaine, and lactase to add to our GI cocktail.

Each component contributes to our cocktail’s ability to support the body’s natural digestive and immune processes. Bonuses derived from this remedy include the effective absorption of nutrients and the efficient elimination of waste. Every ingredient plays a different function and contributes synergistically to a smooth absorptive and digestive process.

And now, let me introduce you to the result of our research:

Resveratrol Partner’s Garligest™

Garligest packaging

Garligest’s™ “Magical Seven Ingredients” include:

  • Vitamin C + Apple Pectin to improve bile flow and excrete cholesterol.
  • Taurine to thin bile to break down fats and improve digestion.
  • Fennel seed powder that absorbs air and gas to reduce bloating, belching, and flatulence.
  • Rice Bran IP6 supports healthy bile flow and digestive regularity and controls iron and heavy metal metabolism.
  • Betaine to replace stomach acid to restore normal pH balance in the GI tract while aiding nutrient absorption.
  • Lactase to facilitate lactose digestion and reduce dairy (lactose) intolerance symptoms.
  • Allicin Garlic Powder effectively hinders bacterial growth, fosters a harmonious balance of gut bacteria, and significantly enhances overall digestive health.
  • Garligest’s magic is its actions as a whole. By reducing air, gas, burping, and flatulence while improving bile flow and nutrient absorption, Garligest normalizes gastric acidity while balancing the microbiome.

Garligest Conclusion

Allicin’s medicinal use for digestive health is multifaceted, owing to its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and gut flora-balancing properties. It is a much-needed natural remedy for various digestive ailments and an aid in maintaining overall gut health. Allicin-containing supplements like Garligest™ are valuable to your holistic health regimen, particularly when focusing on digestive and immune health.

Conclusion

When crushed (or damaged), garlic releases allicin, its key medicinal compound. As a therapeutic, garlic has, since ancient times, been validated for its known benefits as an anti-aging, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory remedy.

The diverse therapeutic potential of allicin ranges from cardiovascular protection to cancer prevention to improved digestion. Allicin lowers blood pressure and inhibits platelet aggregation to prevent dangerous clot formation.

Allicin’s antimicrobial activity combats infections, including antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant capacities provide immune support while alleviating infirmities. Allicin’s broad healing capacity substantiates garlic’s veneration as one of nature’s most versatile medicinal gifts.

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