How to Use allicin in a Sentence
allicin
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The main compound in garlic thought to drive its health effects is allicin.
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Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
6 May 2026
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Crushed garlic, for example, provides far more allicin than if it were sliced.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Cooking garlic lowers its allicin content since heat breaks it down.
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Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
23 Sep. 2025
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The primary one is allicin, a bioactive sulfur compound that gives garlic its strong odor.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
29 May 2026
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Some garlic supplements do not contain allicin.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Stainless steel, which is made from iron and chromium, forms an oxide layer that might bind with the allicin compounds, reducing the odor on your hands.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
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Cooking garlic alters its chemical structure and breaks down allicin.
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Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
6 May 2026
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In both cases, the resulting solution will lack the main bioactive compound, allicin.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
29 May 2026
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Garlic is said to deter flies and aphids, thanks to its compound allicin, which is also a natural antifungal.
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Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
24 June 2026
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When choosing a garlic supplement, find one that contains both allicin and sulfides for effectiveness.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Fresh garlic gives inconsistent levels of allicin and also is a lot harder to ingest on a regular basis.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Crushing or chopping garlic activates allicin, its key compound, and fresh ginger provides gingerol.
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Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
23 Feb. 2026
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Raw garlic contains a compound called allicin, which is being studied for its potential benefits for heart and metabolic health.
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Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
6 May 2026
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For Immunity Garlic contains bioactive compounds such as allicin, which is produced when garlic is crushed or chopped.
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Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
22 Oct. 2025
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Allicin and sulfides Sulfides are not as strong as allicin, but are far more stable and can help regulate the body’s circulation and cholesterol levels.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
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This vegetable bulb contains a chemical called allicin, which has been shown to have particular benefits for those suffering from blood and heart conditions.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Raw garlic contains higher levels of allicin, which gives it more potent antimicrobial, heart-health, and immune-supporting properties.
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Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
23 Sep. 2025
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Raw garlic contains more allicin, while cooked garlic still supplies antioxidants and other beneficial compounds.
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Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
23 Sep. 2025
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Garlic contains various sulfur-containing compounds, including allicin, which are released when the garlic is damaged.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
18 Apr. 2026
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Garlic Garlic provides sulfur-containing compounds, such as allicin, that have been studied for their role in supporting immune cell activity.
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Lindsey Desoto,
Health,
3 Feb. 2026
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Garlic Garlic, commonly used for both culinary and medicinal purposes, contains allicin—a compound believed to help lower cholesterol production in the liver.
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Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
10 Mar. 2026
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