Nowadays, some people say that drinking water soaked in dehydrated garlic can cure colds and coughs, as well as sterilize and disinfect, protect cardiovascular systems, appetizers, and protect the liver, making it a treasure. However, relevant sources say that drinking too much garlic water is actually not good, and the main adverse effects include:
(1) Aggravating other diseases: according to the symptoms of other people who eat too much garlic, for example, long-term consumption of garlic water will lead to the aggravation of related diseases, such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and obesity.
(2) Inducing old diseases: For people who are seriously ill or are taking medication, excessive consumption of garlic may lead to old diseases, may also cause drug failure, or have a chain reaction with drugs, affecting physical health.
(3) Gastrointestinal discomfort: Eating a large amount of garlic water for a long time can increase gastric acid secretion, and the capsaicin in it contains irritating substances, which can gradually cause mild gastritis or gastric ulcer symptoms in normal people and often lead to abdominal pain.
(4) Impact on the absorption of vitamin B: Excessive consumption of garlic water can hinder the body's absorption of B vitamins, such as a lack of vitamin B in the body, which can easily lead to diseases such as angular stomatitis and glossitis.
(5) Eye discomfort: Garlic water has a strong irritant effect, and long-term consumption in large quantities can stimulate inflammation in the eyes, which may cause blepharitis and corneal inflammation. Especially for patients with eye diseases, try to eat less or avoid garlic.
(6) Possible anemia: Garlic contains Allis substance, which can damage hemoglobin in red blood cells. Long term excessive consumption can lead to anemia. Symptoms of anemia include fatigue, drowsiness, weakness, dizziness, lack of concentration, and poor memory.
(7) Bad breath: Garlic has a spicy and strong taste. Eating too much garlic can emit a garlic odor from the stomach and esophagus, which is difficult to eliminate and can cause bad breath and affect communication with others.
(8) Symptoms of getting angry: mild cough, insufficient diet, constipation, bloating, redness of the tongue, lack of coating, erosion of the corners of the mouth, yellow urine, toothache, sore throat, etc.