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Supplement × Supplement·Evidence index

Fish Oil and Garlic Extract: what the published research says

PubMed indexes 6 records that name Fish Oil and Garlic Extract together, either in the title or in an interaction, co-administration, or pharmacokinetic context. Each one is listed below with its study design and, where the abstract states one, the authors’ own conclusion, quoted and linked. This page reports that literature. It does not tell you whether to combine them.

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An evidence index, not guidance.

Every statement below is attributed to a named, dated, linked source.

This page lists published research relevant to Fish Oil and Garlic Extract. It deliberately does not state whether the combination is safe, whether it interacts, in which direction, at what dose, or how far apart to take them.

The research

6 studies naming Fish Oil and Garlic Extract.

Strongest relevance first: papers naming both substances in the title, then human trials and systematic reviews.

Flavor characteristics of garlic fish cakes using electronic nose and tongue analyses.

Scientific reports · 2024 · PMID 38472360

Animal study

“Fishy odor decreased as the proportion of garlic powder increased. These findings suggest that the addition of 3% garlic powder improves quality characteristics, sensory preference, and antioxidant activity of fish cakes.”

Choi et al. · From the abstract

Names both Fish Oil and Garlic Extract in its title.

Preparation of films based on reticulated fish gelatin containing garlic essential oil.

Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.) · 2024 · PMID 38823843

Animal study

“Thermal analysis indicated increased melting temperatures in films with added oil, suggesting low thermal degradation. These results suggest that garlic oil addition can improve the properties of fish gelatin-based films, making them promising for biodegradable packaging.”

Bastos et al. · From the abstract

Names both Fish Oil and Garlic Extract in its title.

Exploring the garlic (Allium sativum) properties for fish aquaculture.

Fish physiology and biochemistry · 2021 · PMID 34164770

ReviewAnimal study

“Therefore, its application can be an effective solution to combat diseases, improve organisms' health using natural supplies, and as an alternative to antibiotics. This review reports and discusses plant-derived products' beneficial properties, emphasizing garlic and its usages in fish aquaculture.”

Valenzuela-GutiĆ©rrez et al. · From the abstract

Names both Fish Oil and Garlic Extract in its title.

Statin alternatives or just placebo: an objective review of omega-3, red yeast rice and garlic in cardiovascular therapeutics.

Chinese medical journal · 2008 · PMID 18982874

ReviewHuman subjects192 participants

“Omega-3 in modest doses reduces cardiac deaths, and in high doses reduces nonfatal cardiovascular events. Red yeast rice reduces adverse cardiac events to a similar degree as the statins. It is unlikely that garlic is useful in preventing cardiovascular disease.”

Ong et al. · Authors' conclusion

Names both Fish Oil and Garlic Extract in its title.

Interactions of commonly used dietary supplements with cardiovascular drugs: a systematic review.

Systematic reviews · 2012 · PMID 22651380

Systematic ReviewHuman subjects

“Evidence of low-strength indicates benefits of omega-3 fatty acids (plus statin, or calcium channel blockers and antiplatelets) and garlic (plus nitrates or warfarin) on triglycerides and HDL-C, respectively. Safety concerns, however, persist.”

Kanji et al. · Authors' conclusion

Names Fish Oil and Garlic Extract together in an interaction, co-administration, or pharmacokinetic context.

Limitations

What this evidence cannot tell you.

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