Benefits of garlic for health
Garlic contains a powerful antibacterial substance called allicin, which is known as a natural antibiotic, with the ability to prevent diseases and enhance immunity.
Garlic also contains active ingredients liallyl sulfide and ajoene, which have preventive and therapeutic effects on cardiovascular diseases, blood pressure, brain…
In addition, garlic also has the function of preventing nitrosamines, helping to inhibit the growth of colon cells, preventing esophageal cancer, gastric cancer…
Cases where garlic should not be consumed
– People with acid problems, weak stomach
People with acid problems may experience heartburn if they consume garlic. Especially, if they eat garlic on an empty stomach, the problem will be more severe.
People with weak or sensitive stomachs should also avoid eating garlic to avoid discomfort for their stomach.
– People with bad breath or body odor
Garlic has a very strong smell. Eating garlic can cause unpleasant breath and body odor.
– People with a history of liver disease
Garlic has antibacterial effects, enhances resistance, and consuming a lot can prevent diseases. However, people with liver disease (especially those with hot liver) will become more heaty and experience stronger stimulation if they eat garlic, which can cause long-term liver damage.
– People using anticoagulant medication
People using anticoagulant medication are also advised not to eat too much garlic.
People with heart disease are often prescribed anticoagulant medication or blood thinners. If these people consume a lot of garlic, it can excessively enhance the blood thinning effect, which can be harmful to their health.
– People with eye problems
Garlic contains components that can irritate the conjunctiva and corneal tissues. Therefore, people undergoing treatment for eye diseases should limit their consumption of garlic.
Things to note when preparing garlic
It is best to consume about 10 grams of garlic every day to maximize its health benefits.
Garlic can be eaten raw or cooked. The correct way to eat it is to finely chop it and let it sit in the air for 10-15 minutes before consuming or cooking because garlic does not contain free allicin, after being finely chopped, under the action of enzymes, garlic will release allicin.
In addition to using garlic in dishes, you can soak garlic with honey for use in the morning. Garlic contains antioxidant compounds combined with honey will bring many other amazing benefits.
Eating garlic in the morning has the effect of reducing bad cholesterol levels in the blood, controlling symptoms of high blood pressure, and enhancing blood circulation in the body.
