Garlic drops
Liquid drops, like VitalFlush, are taken under the tongue. They're handy if you dislike swallowing tablets. They usually cost more per day than tablets, and dosage information varies between brands.
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Garlic tablets and capsules
Tablets and capsules are the most common form in Australian chemists. They're usually cheaper per day and often list the exact amount per tablet. Some people find them hard to swallow or notice garlic repeat.
Raw garlic
Raw garlic is cheap and great in food, but the amount of active compounds varies a lot and the odour puts many people off eating it daily.
How to pick
- Hate swallowing tablets? Consider drops
- Want the lowest cost? Tablets or capsules
- Want to know the exact dose? Check the label before buying any form
Side-by-side comparison
Ease of taking: drops are easy for people who struggle with pills; tablets are quick if you already take tablets.
Dose: tablets almost always list mg per serve; VitalFlush doesn't publish its dose.
Cost: tablets are usually cheaper per day; VitalFlush is about A$1.55–A$2.30 a day.
Where to buy: tablets at chemists; VitalFlush online only.
Taste: tablets are tasteless; drops taste of garlic and honey.
Do drops absorb better?
Some sellers suggest drops under the tongue absorb better. We couldn't find studies comparing garlic drops with tablets for absorption or results, so we treat this as unproven.
Who drops may suit
Drops can make sense if you:
- Have trouble swallowing tablets
- Already take lots of tablets and want something different
- Don't mind a garlic-honey taste
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Who tablets may suit
Tablets can make sense if you:
- Want the exact studied dose
- Want the lowest cost
- Prefer to buy at your local chemist and ask the pharmacist
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Frequently asked questions
Are garlic drops better than tablets?
Not necessarily. They're easier for some people to take, but tablets are often cheaper and list the dose clearly.
Which garlic pills are best in Australia?
Look for a clear amount per serve, an AUST L number and a form you'll take daily. Your pharmacist can help you compare.
Are garlic drops better than tablets?
There's no evidence one form is better. Choose the one you'll take consistently.
Do garlic drops taste bad?
VitalFlush uses raw honey to soften the garlic taste, but you'll still notice garlic.
Can I switch from tablets to drops?
Yes, but check with your pharmacist so you don't double up on garlic.