And some pricing/sourcing information given the 2400mg / day dosing used in one of the studies mentioned above:
Market Analysis: Aged Garlic Extract (AGE) Capsules
The following table identifies the lowest-cost sources for standardized Aged Garlic Extract (AGE) capsules.
Selection Criteria Notes:
- Standardization: Products listed are exclusively “Aged Garlic Extract” (water-extracted, aged up to 20 months, standardized to S-allyl cysteine). This excludes “Garlic Oil,” “Garlic Powder,” or “Allicin” supplements which have different pharmacokinetics.
- Dominant Brand: The market is dominated by Kyolic (Wakunaga). Generic equivalents are rare; however, Vitacost Synergy offers a white-labeled generic that significantly undercuts the brand name price.
- Potency: Calculations are based on the standardized AGE content per capsule (typically 300mg or 600mg).
Top 10 Lowest-Cost Sources (Sorted by Cost Per 2400mg)
| Rank | Product/Brand Name | Vendor | Total Weight / Content | Total Price | Cost Per 2400mg AGE | Capsules Needed (2.4g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vitacost Synergy Aged Garlic Extract w/ Soy Lecithin | Vitacost | 200 Caps (60g Active AGE) | $11.99 |
$0.48 (11.99 / 60000 * 2400) |
8 |
| 2 | Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract Formula 104 (Cholesterol) | iHerb | 300 Caps (90g Active AGE) | $31.19 |
$0.83 (31.19 / 90000 * 2400) |
8 |
| 3 | Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract Formula 100 (Original) | Walmart | 300 Caps (90g Active AGE) | $31.12 |
$0.83 (31.12 / 90000 * 2400) |
8 |
| 4 | Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract Formula 100 (Original) | iHerb | 300 Caps (90g Active AGE) | $31.12 |
$0.83 (31.12 / 90000 * 2400) |
8 |
| 5 | Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract Formula 100 (Original) | Walmart | 200 Caps (60g Active AGE) | $21.41 |
$0.86 (21.41 / 60000 * 2400) |
8 |
| 6 | Kyolic Reserve Formula 200 (Extra Strength) | Vitacost | 120 Caps (72g Active AGE) | $26.24 |
$0.87 (26.24 / 72000 * 2400) |
4 |
| 7 | Kyolic Reserve Formula 200 (Extra Strength) | iHerb | 120 Caps (72g Active AGE) | $27.99 |
$0.93 (27.99 / 72000 * 2400) |
4 |
| 8 | Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract Formula 106 (Circulation) | Vitacost | 300 Caps (90g Active AGE) | $36.59 |
$0.98 (36.59 / 90000 * 2400) |
8 |
| 9 | Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract Formula 100 (Original) | iHerb | 100 Caps (30g Active AGE) | $13.19 |
$1.06 (13.19 / 30000 * 2400) |
8 |
| 10 | Kyolic Reserve Formula 200 (Extra Strength) | Vitamin Shoppe | 120 Caps (72g Active AGE) | $29.99 |
$1.00 (29.99 / 72000 * 2400) |
4 |
Procurement Summary & Shipping Notes
- Best Value: The Vitacost Synergy generic (Rank 1) is the clear outlier, costing roughly 42% less per gram than the branded Kyolic equivalents. It appears to be a direct clone of Kyolic Formula 104, containing 300mg AGE + Lecithin.
- Best Branded Bulk: If branded Kyolic is required, the Formula 100 / 300 Count bottles (Ranks 2, 3, 4) offer the best economy of scale for the name brand.
- Potency Efficiency: Kyolic Reserve (Formula 200) contains 600mg per capsule. While slightly more expensive per gram than the bulk 300mg bottles, the pill burden is halved (4 caps vs 8 caps for a 2400mg dose).
Shipping Costs:
- Vitacost: Free shipping on orders over $49. Flat rate ~$9.99 for smaller orders.
- iHerb: Free shipping on orders over $30.
- Walmart: Free shipping on orders over $35.
- Vitamin Shoppe: Free shipping on orders over $25.
Would you like me to construct a purchase order for the top ranked vendor or analyze the excipient profiles for the generic vs. branded options?