: a pungent compound C6H10OS2 formed enzymatically in crushed garlic cloves that imparts the distinctive smell to garlic and possesses antimicrobial properties
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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
The allicin in garlic is the main factor that allows this to be on the list of 25 foods that increase libido.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2022
Most of the health benefits found in garlic come from the sulfur compound allicin which is released when garlic is cut, crushed or chewed.
—Amy Fischer Ms, Rd, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, 18 July 2022
Krchma said allicin is just one of four components found in garlic that help fight several viruses.
—Jennifer Rude Klett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2021
The compound allicin is unstable and quickly turns into other sulphurous compounds such as diallyl disulphide (which is responsible for allergic reactions to garlic), allyl mercapatan, allyl methyl sulphide and allyl methyl disulphide.
—Popular Science, 22 Oct. 2020
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025
The allicin in garlic is the main factor that allows this to be on the list of 25 foods that increase libido.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2022
Most of the health benefits found in garlic come from the sulfur compound allicin which is released when garlic is cut, crushed or chewed.
—Amy Fischer Ms, Rd, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, 18 July 2022
Krchma said allicin is just one of four components found in garlic that help fight several viruses.
—Jennifer Rude Klett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2021
The compound allicin is unstable and quickly turns into other sulphurous compounds such as diallyl disulphide (which is responsible for allergic reactions to garlic), allyl mercapatan, allyl methyl sulphide and allyl methyl disulphide.
—Popular Science, 22 Oct. 2020
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“Allicin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allicin. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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