Is garlic good for the liver or harmful — 9 scientific facts

It has long been no secret how many useful elements and vitamins garlic contains, and that its use can have a positive effect on almost all organs and systems of the body.

In the West, garlic is even called the word superfood, and garlic powder is packaged in capsules and sold as a dietary supplement for many diseases and just for general improvement of the body. In Russia, garlic is widely used in folk medicine and cooking.

It is often possible to hear the opinion that garlic harms the human liver. Others point to its benefits for the digestive tract, including the liver. But what do scientists say about this?

Modern research indicate that the effect of eating garlic depends entirely on its dose. Low doses really have an antioxidant effect, cleanse liver cells from damage and promote their regeneration. High doses, on the contrary, have hepatotoxic properties, that is, they destroy liver tissue.

What dose is considered safe? According to one study , a dose of 0.1-0.25 grams of garlic per kg of human weight per day is safe. It is within the framework of this dose that you can get the maximum beneficial properties from its use. Anything above &8212; is harmful.

9 useful properties

Garlic is usually not recommended to be eaten in the presence of liver-related diseases. In this case, a doctor's consultation is necessary. For healthy people, the use of garlic for preventive purposes can have tangible benefits. The main thing is not to exceed the permissible dosage, which we discussed above. So, here are the 9 most interesting useful properties:

1. Cleanses and rejuvenates the liver

There are a sufficient number of recipes based on garlic, with the help of which toxins, harmful compounds are removed from the liver and normalize its functions.

Allicin is formed in garlic. This compound occurs when the vegetable is mechanically destroyed. It has a positive effect on the liver, increasing the level of enzymes that have an antioxidant effect.

2. Protects cells from destruction

A large number of amino acids contained in garlic protect liver cells from negative effects on the body from the outside. These amino acids restore the cellular structure liver and promote proper functioning.

The sulfur content has the same effect, having a beneficial effect on the liver and increasing its efficiency.

3. Improves blood flow

Thanks to the components contained garlic dilutes the blood and reduces the likelihood of blood clots in the blood vessel. Accordingly, the outflow of blood improves and vessel walls are strengthened .

4. Destroys infections

The composition contains antibiotic substances capable of destroying bacteria and viruses, parasites and fungi. Acting in the body, they prevent infections from multiplying and spreading.

Another substance called Ajoen is also active in killing bacteria.

5. Accelerates digestion

Useful components contribute to the rapid digestion of food. Because of this, appetite improves and metabolic processes are normalized.

6. Supports the immune system

Thanks to the protein that is part of the vegetable, antibodies are produced that increase the protective functions of the body and support the immune system.

7. Removes poisons and toxins

The essential oils present and the released phytoncides fight the slagging of the body, destroying toxic and toxic compounds.

8. Prevents the formation of stones

Contains substances that improve the outflow of bile. Accordingly, there are no stagnant phenomena that contribute to the formation of deposits and stones. This reduces the load on the gland.

9. Fights fat deposits

Useful substances reduce the level of bad cholesterol , preventing cholesterol plaques from appearing.

These same components contribute to weight loss by having a destructive effect on fat cells.

Possible harm

As mentioned above, garlic is not worth getting carried away. Let's repeat it again: for a healthy person, a dose of 0.1-0.25 grams of garlic per kg of body weight per day is safe. That's about a few cloves a day.

Moreover, you should not abuse the product for gastritis, gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer, as well as for liver diseases.

Garlic can have the following harmful effects.

Cell destruction

Due to the content of toxic elements, garlic has an irritating effect on cells. The digestive organs are particularly affected, where the usual processes are disrupted due to irritation of the mucous membranes. Thus, irritation affects the cells of the kidneys and liver.

Toxic effect

Garlic contains a substance that is a poison and, if the safe dose is exceeded, penetrates into brain cells. An excessive dose of garlic can disrupt brain function , contribute to the occurrence of diseases of the central nervous system and put a tremendous strain on the liver. 5 more facts about the effect of garlic on the brain here →

6 therapeutic recipes based on it

It is better to eat fresh. During heat treatment, it loses all its properties. The vegetable should be firm. Softness indicates a low-quality product. Dampness harms garlic &8212; it quickly rots and spoils. And green vegetable sprouts signal a low amount of vitamins.

1. Tibetan tincture

Preparation:

1. Take fresh garlic in an amount of 350 grams, rinse thoroughly, peel.
2. We put it in a wooden mortar and knead it.
3. Then transfer to a jar and pour 70% ethyl alcohol.
4. Seal tightly, place in a cool place for 10 days, shaking periodically.
5. After the filtered liquid, we insist for another 3 days.

Reception scheme:

The required number of drops is dissolved in 50 ml of cold milk. It is taken 20 minutes before the main meals. The repeat course can be repeated only after 4-5 years.

Number of drops:

• From day 5 to 5, they begin to drink one drop, increasing the dose by a drop at each subsequent intake. We bring it up to 15 drops.
• From day 6 to 10 – start with 15 drops, reducing by one drop at each dose.
• From 11 to the day of use – take 25 drops for each appointment.

2. Decoction

We cook like this:

1. Pour 1.5 cups of water into a saucepan and put on fire.
2. When it boils, toss the chopped garlic in an amount of 1/4 teaspoon.
3. Boil for 5 minutes, remove and let stand for an hour.
4. Strain.

Reception:

Once a day, half a glass. The course is &8212; 15 days.

3. Combined with lemon and honey

We cook like this:

1. 6 wash the lemon fruits, cut and remove the seeds.
2. Wash and peel the cloves from five garlic heads.
3. Put everything through a meat grinder, add 200 g of honey.
4. Mix thoroughly, transfer to a jar and pour warm boiled water in an amount of 2.5 liters. Tie the neck of the jar with gauze and refrigerate for two days.
5. Then strain and pour the tincture into a dark bottle.

Intake scheme:

20 minutes before eating, 1/4 cup.

4. Onion mixture

Cooking:

1. Take 1 onion, preferably purple-blue in color, finely chop.
2. 2 – 3 garlic cloves are passed through a garlic press.
3. Mix everything up.

Reception:

The mixture is designed for a day. Add it to the dishes.

5. Garlic water

Cooking:

1. In a glass of non-boiled cold water, add a large clove of garlic cut into plates.
2. The infusion should stand all day to be ready for the evening. Or all night, cooked in the morning.

Reception:

We drink a glass of water with garlic in the morning and evening. The course is a month. Then you can take a break for 30 days and repeat the cleaning.

6. Garlic-nut mixture

Garlic-nut mixture will give a piquant taste to dishes and saturate the body with useful elements.

It should be cooked as follows:

1. Peel the cloves of three garlic heads.
2. Add peeled walnuts in the amount of two cups.
3. Mix everything thoroughly and grind in a mortar.
4. Add vegetable oil to get the consistency of mashed potatoes.
5. Pour in 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, mix the ingredients.
6. Store in a glass jar.

Can it hurt the liver?

Eating garlic can make the right side, where the liver is located, sick. But the gland itself does not hurt. Unpleasant sensations occur against the background of cholelithiasis, since garlic, having a choleretic effect, causes a contraction of the gallbladder. At the same time, it can also cause the movement of stones.

Pain can also occur with problems with the pancreas, on which garlic acts irritatingly, causing peristalsis. There may be a disease associated with the gastrointestinal tract, for example, gastritis.

 

Is it possible to eat it for certain diseases?

With a sick liver, garlic is not recommended. For example, if the gland is inflamed and hepatitis is detected, then the vegetable worsens the patient's condition and the course of the disease.

For cirrhosis

With such a serious disease as cirrhosis of the liver, it is necessary to constantly maintain your immune system, which begins to fight the disease on its own.

In this regard, a mixture of garlic with lemon and honey is considered the best remedy (the recipe is given above). It is this combination of components that has a positive effect on the immune system, activating and supporting it.

For hepatosis

And it will help with hepatosis of the liver garlic and ginger drink , which improves metabolism and prevents fat accumulation.

Prepare it this way:

1. Fresh ginger root is washed and crushed (it will take 1.5 tbsp.l.).
2. Pour it with a liter of boiling water, cool it slightly.
3. Then pour the infusion into a thermos.
4. In the same place, squeeze out a large clove of garlic through a garlic press.
5. Let it brew for 30 minutes.

You need to take it like this:

30 minutes before meals 4 times a day. The course lasts 21 days.

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Conclusion

Having a number of useful properties, garlic is able to have a positive effect on the human body only if the maximum dosage is not exceeded, as well as in the absence of contraindications.

With specific diseases, there is a high risk that, instead of benefits, a person will get complications and additional health problems. From which it is concluded: the vegetable and the dishes to which it was added should be consumed carefully, after making sure that it is safe.