7 Side Effects of Eating Too Much Garlic

Harmful to the Liver

The liver, responsible for blood purification, fat metabolism, protein metabolism, and ammonia removal, faces potential toxicity due to allicin, a compound abundantly present in garlic when consumed excessively.

 Induces Heartburn

Fresh garlic intake on an empty stomach, as highlighted by the National Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School reports, may result in heartburn, accompanied by nausea and vomiting, due to specific compounds promoting GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease).

 Causes Bad Breath

Excessive garlic consumption contributes to persistent bad breath, primarily attributed to sulfur compounds inherent in garlic.

Risk of Internal Bleeding

 Garlic's blood-thinning properties pose a risk when combined with medications such as aspirin and warfarin, potentially leading to hazardous internal complications.

Dizziness

 Prolonged and excessive consumption of garlic has been associated with dizziness, with the sulfur compounds in garlic being the primary contributing factor.

Excessive Sweating

 Clinical studies indicate that prolonged garlic consumption may result in increased sweating.

Aggravates Vaginal Infection

 For those dealing with vaginal yeast infection, it is advisable to refrain from eating too much garlic as it has the potential to worsen the condition by irritating the delicate tissues of the vagina.