Is allicin an antiviral?

Q: Is allicin an antiviral?

Allicin has been shown to exhibit broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive and -negative bacteria, including multidrug-resistant bacteria (22–26). ... In addition, allicin has been shown to possess antiviral , anti-fungal and anti-parasitic activity (27,28).

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Allicin has been shown to exhibit broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive and -negative bacteria, including multidrug-resistant bacteria (22–26). ... In addition, allicin has been shown to possess antiviral, anti-fungal and anti-parasitic activity (27,28).

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How long does allicin last in garlic?

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2.5 daysSulfenic acids spontaneously react with each other to form unstable compounds called thiosulfinates. In the case of alliin, the resulting sulfenic acids react with each other to form a thiosulfinate known as allicin (half-life in crushed garlic at 23°C is 2.5 days)..

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