Odorless Garlic Capsules - 500mg (Botanic Choice)

•Common Name: Garlic
•Botanical Name:  Allium sativum
•Product Type: Oil Softgel (90 count)

General Information:  
Garlic is a member of the plant family "Allium" which also includes onions.  The compound responsible for the smell and benefits is called allicin.  Allicin is produced when the garlic is crushed, chopped, or chewed.   Garlic has many nutritional benefits.  It contains magnese, vitamin B6, vitamin C, selenium, copper, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B1.

History:
Garlic's use dates back to early times in recorded human history.  The most initial application was in ancient Egypt, where it was said to be a staple of the diet of the working class.  Garlic was also found in the tomb of King Tutankhamen in 1922, signifying that it was of some importance to the upper-class Egyptians as well.  

When the palace of Knossos in Crete, Greece was excavated, they found preserved garlic dating back to 1400 - 1800 BC.  There is evidence it was used by athletes during the earliest Olympic games as a "sports supplement".