Perhaps everyone has heard about the benefits of garlic for the body, in ancient times it was used to treat serious diseases such as scurvy or cholera. Currently, garlic is used for the prevention of colds, for getting rid of worms, with its help they are saved from toothache. The fact that garlic can be not only useful, but also harmful, will be perceived by many with bewilderment.
Due to the presence of phytoncides, garlic has an antimicrobial and antibacterial effect, is able to overcome various viruses and parasites. The same phytoncides can irritate the walls of the stomach, increase its acidity, after which there is heartburn, nausea, pain in the epigastrium. The volatile substances contained in garlic can damage not only the stomach, but also the intestines, irritating its mucous membranes. Naturally, the body of each person is individual, but for those who suffer from diseases of the digestive system, it is better to refrain from eating raw garlic.
Garlic juice is able to eliminate cholesterol plaques, prevent the formation of blood clots, thin the blood, all this speaks of the undoubted benefits of garlic. However, if you consume garlic regularly, and even in large quantities, you can achieve the exact opposite result. Phytoncides are able to disperse the blood too quickly, which will lead to headaches or dizziness; in especially severe cases, tachycardia or arrhythmia may begin. For people taking blood thinning medications, the consumption of garlic should be strictly limited.
Garlic is a rather caustic vegetable, and even if it was consumed for a long time and there were no hints of allergies, then over time the situation may change, the body will inadequately respond to an excess of phytoncides, usually this is expressed by the appearance of a runny nose, sneezing, swelling of mucous membranes, skin rash. Severe allergies to garlic have also been documented: there have been several cases of anaphylactic shock.
For a long time, garlic has been used as an antiseptic, which was used to cauterize warts, papillomas, psoriasis eruptions, insect bites, but not everyone knows that the contact of garlic juice with human skin should not exceed 10 minutes, otherwise you can get severe burns or irritation.
Garlic has a free radical called the sulfonyl hydroxyl ion, which causes the brain to malfunction. That is why people who consume garlic without restrictions often complain of inattention, lethargy, distraction and inability to concentrate on something specific. Overuse of garlic is not recommended for people whose field of activity is associated with a quick reaction: drivers, surgeons, firefighters, and so on.
In addition to the above, it is worth noting that the smell of garlic can stimulate the appetite, so people who are overweight or dieters should avoid excessive consumption of garlic.
Do not get scared right away and send garlic to the trash, 2 - 3 cloves of garlic per day will serve as the prevention of various diseases, 5 - 6 teeth used daily can cause significant harm.
