Ajoene Ajoene (compound of Garlic)
Description: <b>Ajoene</b> is a compound found in garlic, specifically in the oil extracted from crushed garlic cloves. It has been studied for its potential anti-cancer properties. Research suggests that ajoene may have several mechanisms by which it can inhibit the growth of cancer cells and induce apoptosis (cell death).<br>
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Approximate ajoene content values for different parts of the garlic plant:<br>
Garlic bulbs: 1-5 mg of ajoene per clove<br>
Garlic scapes (green shoots): 0.5-2 mg of ajoene per 100g<br>
Garlic chives (leaves): 0.5-2 mg of ajoene per 100g<br>
Garlic microgreens: 1-5 mg of ajoene per 100g<br>
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μM concentrations of ajoene that have been reported to exhibit biological activity:<br>
Antimicrobial activity: 1-10 μM<br>
Antioxidant activity: 1-50 μM<br>
Anti-inflammatory activity: 5-20 μM<br>
Anticancer activity: 10-50 μM<br>
Cardiovascular health: 5-20 μM<br>
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Approximate μM concentrations of ajoene that can be achieved with different amounts of garlic or garlic chives:<br>
1 clove of garlic (3g): approximately 1-5 μM of ajoene<br>
1 tablespoon of minced garlic (15g): approximately 5-15 μM of ajoene<br>
1 cup of chopped garlic (100g): approximately 30-60 μM of ajoene<br>
1 tablespoon of chopped garlic chives (15g): approximately 0.5-2 μM of ajoene<br>
1 cup of chopped garlic chives (100g): approximately 5-10 μM of ajoene<br>
1 ounce (28g) of garlic microgreens: approximately 10-30 μM of ajoene<br>
1 cup of garlic microgreens (100g): approximately 30-60 μM of ajoene<br>
1 ounce (28g) of garlic chive microgreens: approximately 5-15 μM of ajoene<br>
1 cup of garlic chive microgreens (100g): approximately 15-30 μM of ajoene<br>