Tag: Swallow garlic

A study in the *Iranian Journal of Pharmacology & Therapeutics* found that chewing crushed garlic significantly reduced cholesterol and blood pressure, whereas swallowing whole cloves had no effect on these metrics. This key finding answers the central question: is it better to swallow garlic or chew for optimal health benefits?

According to a 2018 study published in the journal *Nutrition and Practice*, aged garlic extract was linked to a reduction in appetite and calorie intake. This has fueled a popular trend, but can you really swallow garlic for weight loss in the morning, or is this just another diet myth? We explore the scientific evidence behind this claim.