Nutritionists told who absolutely should not eat garlic and why

Garlic is a rather heavy product, but despite this, it is also very useful. It helps to get rid of pathogenic microflora in the intestines, strengthens the immune system, and thanks to allicin, garlic can prevent cancer development. It's also hard to imagine many dishes without it, especially meat dishes.

Nutritionist Laurie Chang RD from the Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University noted that garlic can and should definitely be consumed, but not for everyone for several reasons, reports Еatthis.

1. Who absolutely should not use this product and why:

• people with allergies
• people with epilepsy
• people with stomach ulcers

2. What unpleasant consequences can occur after eating garlic

• heartburn

Nutritionists say that if a person has GERD – excessive acid reflux in the esophagus and is prone to heartburn – you need to be extremely careful with this product.

• headache

Garlic can both increase and decrease blood pressure, which can cause severe headaches.

• diarrhea and nausea

If you eat it on an empty stomach and more than three cloves a day, you may experience severe nausea and even stomach cramps. You may also experience increased gas and diarrhea.

But at the same time, a report published in Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine found that garlic extract can fight some cancers, and heart disease, and prevent dementia due to its unique antioxidant properties.