The Merits and Drawbacks of Eating Garlic

Garlic has the ability to detoxify and reduce swelling, kill worms and dysentery, warm the stomach and strengthen the spleen, etc. Eating garlic properly is beneficial to the human body and can enhance appetite and prevent diseases. However, pregnant women, people with poor spleen and stomach function, and people with Yin deficiency and fire should eat it with caution to avoid stimulating the stomach. The main benefits and disadvantages of eating garlic are as follows：

Pros:

1. Sterilization: garlic contains allicin, which has the ability to kill and inhibit many bacteria, some fungi and parasites present in the intestinal tract, so it is good for the body to eat garlic in moderation.

2. Regulating blood lipids and blood sugar: Garlic contains organic compounds containing sulfur, which can inhibit platelet aggregation and help regulate blood sugar and blood lipids and promote body metabolism, so appropriate consumption is beneficial to the health of the body.

3. Enhancing appetite: garlic can also promote gastric juice secretion and the absorption of B vitamins in the body when consumed appropriately, which can enhance appetite.

4. Other: Sulfur-containing organic compounds and allicin in garlic may also have an inhibitory effect on cancer cells, and moderate consumption can enhance the body's resistance, thus reducing the risk of cancer.

Cons:

1. Stimulation of the gastrointestinal tract: garlic is a strong stimulant, especially for patients with inflammation and ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract, which can directly stimulate the gastrointestinal mucosa and cause or aggravate gastrointestinal lesions after consumption.

2. Allergy: Some people may have allergic reactions after consuming garlic, such as skin erythema, pimples, itching and other symptoms.

Some final words

To be on the safe side, it is best for people prone to allergies to follow the advice of their doctor before eating garlic. Browse our website and get high quality fresh garlic!