Coronavirus continues to record frightening figures around the world, while scientists are still failing to find the right cure. Unfortunately, this aggravated situation around the globe has spread an endless number of health tips, ranging from the most useless, but relatively harmless, to even the most dangerous.
Some of these tips spread online are also about mass consumption of garlic. What does science say about this? How is the truth of garlic?
Many posts that recommend mass consumption of garlic in this period have also been distributed on social networks.
The World Health Organization says that although garlic is known as "a healthy food that may have some antimicrobial properties," there is no evidence that its mass consumption can protect people from coronavirus. new.
In many cases, these types of recommendations are not harmful in themselves, as long as they do not prevent you from following medical advice based on evidence. But they have the potential to be like that, and that's all that remains.
The South China Morning Post reported the story of a woman who had to receive hospital treatment for sore throats after consuming 1.5 kg of live garlic.
We all know that eating fruits and vegetables, or even drinking water often during the day is good for your health. However, there is no specific food evidence to help specifically fight this virus.
