Much is known about the medicinal and beneficial properties of garlic. However, a rare person thinks, eating garlic, whether this product can somehow harm health. What can be the result of an excessive obsession with garlic?
Harm and health hazards of garlic
Garlic perfectly improves appetite, makes food more aromatic and tasty. For this reason, some experts do not recommend adding this spice abundantly to various dishes, as this can lead to overeating. You should not lean on garlic and people prone to gaining excess weight.
It is believed that garlic can have a positive effect on digestion, speed up the processes of digestion and assimilation of food. This is partly true. However, the harm of garlic in this context lies in the fact that the components that make up it strongly irritate the esophagus, stomach, and intestines. If you eat a lot of garlic, you can achieve the development of gastritis, cause increased acidity, form an ulcer in the stomach or intestines. In addition, there are some toxic elements in garlic that can disrupt the well-coordinated work of the gastrointestinal tract.
Despite its benefits and the presence of medicinal properties, garlic contains toxic substances that are not absorbed by the human body. It is not always possible to neutralize these substances. As a result, a large amount of garlic in the human diet can lead to liver pathologies, destructively affect the functioning of the kidneys. For any diseases of the genitourinary system, it is not recommended to introduce garlic into the diet, especially on an ongoing basis.
You can't eat garlic if:
- any form of epilepsy, since the substances in the spice can provoke a sharp and severe attack;
- hemorrhoids and anal fissures, since garlic will irritate the affected mucous membranes even more, increase bleeding;
- individual intolerance to the components of garlic;
- allergy tendencies;
- hypersensitivity of the skin and mucous membranes;
- damage to the gums or throat;
- pregnancy, as well as during breastfeeding.
However, garlic poses a particular danger and harm to the nervous system and to the human brain.
Why garlic is dangerous for the nervous system and brain
This spice contains phytoncides with compounds that include sulfur. These substances are able to create the most favorable environment for the development, reproduction and activity of pathogens. Harmful bacteria are especially thriving if the garlic is stored in oil and at room temperature. When consuming such garlic, especially in large quantities, the risk of developing botulism dramatically increases. This painful condition deals a serious blow to the nervous system, affects some parts of the brain. In severe cases, it can lead to serious damage or death.
Garlic contains another highly toxic compound - sulfanyl hydroxyl ion. This compound affects the human consciousness, the performance of the brain. Excessive consumption of garlic can literally lead to intoxication of the body. However, even without poisoning, a person who ate a meal with garlic abundantly may feel drowsy, weak, lethargic. Consciousness will seem to be confused, wadded and indistinct. A headache may appear. Overeating garlic is fraught with total lethargy, possible nausea, dizziness, confused thoughts, slow reactions and movements.
