Can You Take Garlic Extract and Magnesium Together?

Dose or timing may matter

The short answer

Garlic extract and magnesium both lower blood pressure through different mechanisms. The combination may produce additive hypotensive effects, especially at higher doses.

How to arrange timing

Monitor blood pressure if supplementing therapeutic doses of both for cardiovascular health.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Houston M. Nutraceuticals, vitamins, and antioxidants in prevention and treatment of hypertension. Prog Cardiovasc Dis. 2005;47(6):396-449

Important context

Whether supplements suit you together also depends on dose, product formulation, health conditions, and medication use. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a chronic condition.