Does Allicin Enter the Bloodstream? The Surprising Truth About Garlic's Key Compound
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Despite being crushed from garlic, allicin is a highly unstable compound with a half-life of less than a minute when exposed to blood, a fact that sheds light on whether allicin enters the bloodstream. This potent but fleeting molecule is quickly metabolized, meaning the therapeutic benefits associated with garlic come from other compounds.
