Allicin, a substance found in garlic, can be toxic to the liver when ingested in large amounts. The liver is essential for protein metabolism, fat metabolism, and blood purification. Consuming too much garlic can strain the liver.
Bad for liver
Because garlic contains sulphur compounds that can form gas, eating it on an empty stomach may cause diarrhoea.
Diarrhoea
Heartburn, nausea, and vomiting can occur when fresh garlic is consumed on an empty stomach. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may be exacerbated by some of the compounds found in garlic.
Nausea, vomiting, and heartburn
If garlic is eaten in excess, the sulphur compounds in it can cause bad breath.
Bad breath
Garlic works as a natural blood thinner. Combining it with blood thinners such as warfarin or aspirin may increase the risk of internal bleeding.
Aggravates bleeding
Garlic should be avoided by pregnant women because it has the potential to induce labour. Nursing mothers should also avoid it because it can change the flavour of breast milk.
Harmful for pregnant and nursing women
Consuming too much garlic may cause blood pressure to drop, leading to dizziness.
Dizziness
Excessive perspiration has been connected to prolonged garlic consumption.
Induces sweating
Garlic can irritate delicate vaginal tissues. Never use it to treat vaginal yeast infections.