Now Foods Odorless Garlic Review & Coupon - Garlic Supplements that really don't smell!

Shopping for a garlic supplement can be confusing. There's odorless supplements and odor controlled ones... Concentrated garlic, garlic extract, garlic with parsley, etc...

Garlic supplements have become popular recently because there's some evidence that garlic may lower cholesterol.  I take garlic to help my immune system fight off colds and for treating a yeast infection. I seem prone to yeast (fungal) infections, and taking acidophilus probiotic along with a garlic supplement has been effective in preventing flare ups.

My Favorite garlic supplement is the Now Foods Odorless Garlic.  It's an aged garlic extract. The pills are small softgel capsules. They're very easy to swallow and don't taste like garlic!  They also are very easy on my stomach. Although the directions say to take them with food, I can take them any time of the day, and I never have an upset stomach!

Being able to take them anytime is a huge plus for me.  I just don't always remember to take them at mealtime.

One of the other garlic supplements I've tried is Nature Made Odor Control Garlic.  These I have to take with food or I won't feel good.  I also have to tell you that they taste like garlic.  Like very strong garlic. No, I don't seem to notice my breadth smelling like garlic, so maybe the odor is somewhat controlled... But if you don't like the smell or taste of garlic, don't buy this product. There's just no way it's odorless.  However, it is just as effective as the Now brand, so I can't complain there.

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Acidophilus to Prevent Recurrent Yeast Infections

I am prone to yeast infections.  Not just a yeast infection every now and then, but recurrent yeast infections.  Things like stress and eating too much sugar seems to cause them... and sometimes they just happen for no reason at all. 

For many years now I've been taking acidophilus* to prevent them. I take acidophilus every day, and it only takes a few days of missing it before I can feel the early symptoms of yeast coming on.

The thing about acidophilus is that it won't cure a yeast infection that's already pretty bad.  I've had some success with acidophilus stopping the beginning of a yeast infection, but acidophilus works best for me as a preventive.

* The acidophilus I usually take is Natural Factors, Acidophilus & Bifidus, 10 Billion Active Cells,  which I buy it Super Supplements where they keep it in the refrigerator.

* When I travel, I take Healthy Origins Probiotic, 30 Billion CFUs, which doesn't require refrigeration.

I don't know if it's the acidophilus or bifidus that does more for me. There are so many kinds of probiotics and perhaps if I experimented with more brands, I might find one that even works better... But it's costly to do that. So what I did was try to find the one with the most active cells.  

An extra benefit to acidophilus is that it helps me to not be constipated.... I seem to have a tendency to be constipated.  The acidophilus keeps me regular.

Some acidophilus says "take with food" and some says "take away from food."  I generally take mine every night regardless of whether I've eaten or not.  I think it might cause a bit more gas if I take it on an empty stomach, though.  I can't tell which way is more effective.