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Head-to-head evidence comparison — which supplement is right for you?
Aged Garlic Extract and Sulforaphane are closely matched across evidence, studies, and safety.
Verdict
Likely helps
13 of 14 studies with measurable effects showed benefit.
Top outcomes
Verdict
Likely helps
6 of 7 studies with measurable effects showed benefit.
Top outcomes
Shared outcomes (1)
Outcomes where both Aged Garlic Extract and Sulforaphane have evidence — compare verdict strength side-by-side.
600-1200mg aged garlic extract
With meals, Split into 2 doses
Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract (most studied)
10-50mg sulforaphane (or equivalent from broccoli sprout extract)
With meals, Morning preferred
Stabilized sulforaphane (Prostaphane, Avmacol) or broccoli sprout extract with myrosinase
8-12 weeks
12+ weeks
4-8 weeks
2-4 weeks
2-4 weeks
1-2 weeks
Effects of aged garlic extract on blood pressure in hypertensive patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Prostaglandins & other lipid mediators (2024) · Meta analysis · n=584
AGE tea supplementation reduces systolic blood pressure (SBP) (WMD: -4.03; %95CI: -6.87, -1.20; I2: 57.1 %) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) (WMD: -1.44; 95 % CI= -2.87, -0.02; P = 0.052; I2: 36.8 %; P: 0.105).
Effect of garlic extract on markers of lipid metabolism and inflammation in coronary artery disease (CAD) patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Phytotherapy research : PTR (2023) · Meta analysis
The standardized mean difference with 95% CI was calculated using fixed-effect or random-effect models.
A meta-analysis of randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials for the effects of garlic on serum lipid profiles
Journal of the science of food and agriculture (2012) · Meta analysis · n=26
Compared with the placebo groups, serum TC and TG levels in the garlic group were reduced by 0.28 (95% CI, -0.45, -0.11) mmol L⁻¹ (P = 0.001) and 0.13 (95% CI, -0.20, -0.06) mmol L⁻¹ (P < 0.001), respectively.
Broccoli Consumption and Risk of Cancer: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies
Nutrients (2024) · Meta analysis · n=31292
In summary, the findings indicate that individuals suffering from some type of cancer consumed less broccoli, suggesting a protective biological effect of broccoli on cancer.
Do Brassica Vegetables Affect Thyroid Function?-A Comprehensive Systematic Review
International journal of molecular sciences (2024) · Systematic review
We analyzed the results of 123 articles of in vitro, animal, and human studies, describing the impact of brassica plants and extracts on thyroid mass and histology, blood levels of TSH, T3, T4, iodine uptake, and the effect on thyroid cancer cells.
Potential Effects of Bioactive Compounds of Plant-Based Foods and Medicinal Plants in Chronic Kidney Disease and Dialysis: A Systematic Review
Nutrients (2024) · Systematic review
Systematic review examining Sulforaphane efficacy
Meta-analysis shows modest SBP reduction of ~4 mmHg and DBP reduction of ~1.4 mmHg. Effect size is relatively small compared to pharmaceutical interventions. Studies primarily used aged garlic extract forms.
Based on meta-analyses showing significant improvements in Social Responsiveness Scale and irritability/hyperactivity scores. Effects were modest and required 4-10 weeks of supplementation. Limited to autism populations only.
AI-estimated from published studies. Interpret as directional guidance.
Both Aged Garlic Extract and Sulforaphane are closely matched — the best choice depends on your specific health goals.
For reduce inflammation, Aged Garlic Extract has a higher relevance score (90 vs 80).
No known interactions between Aged Garlic Extract and Sulforaphane have been documented in our database. However, always consult a healthcare provider before combining supplements.