Does Swallowing Whole Garlic Provide Health Benefits?
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6 min read
According to ancient texts and modern folk wisdom, garlic has powerful medicinal properties, but a common practice for avoiding its pungent taste is swallowing whole cloves. This method, however, may significantly reduce or negate the very benefits sought after. Understanding how garlic's active compounds are activated reveals why this shortcut is largely ineffective and potentially irritating.
