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Source of validity: Scientific
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Diallyl disulfide (DADS) is a sulfur-containing compound found in garlic (Allium sativum) and is one of the principal components responsible for garlic’s characteristic odor and many of its biological activities. There is scientific evidence, primarily from in vitro (test tube) and some animal studies, supporting the antimicrobial properties of DADS against a variety of bacterial pathogens. DADS has been shown to disrupt bacterial cell membranes, inhibit enzyme activity, and interfere with quorum sensing, which is important for bacterial communication and virulence. Several studies have demonstrated that DADS exhibits antibacterial activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains like MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus).

However, while these findings are promising, most of the research remains at the preclinical level, and there is a lack of robust clinical trials in humans confirming its efficacy and safety for treating bacterial infections. Traditionally, garlic has been used for centuries in various cultures to treat infections, but the direct attribution to DADS is based on modern scientific analysis rather than longstanding ethnomedicinal use. Therefore, the scientific evidence for DADS's antibacterial effects is real but limited, and its clinical utility remains to be established. At present, DADS shows potential as an adjunct or lead compound for new antibacterial agents, but it should not replace standard antibiotic therapies without further clinical validation.

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