Although garlic has many benefits, it should not be consumed in large quantities over a long period, as it may lead to poisoning. Eating too much garlic can also damage the liver.
Medical experts conducted an experiment: fresh garlic was crushed into a paste, and rats were fed different doses of this paste. Liver function indicators such as serum transaminase and bilirubin were measured at different times, and a pathological study of the liver tissue was conducted at the 28-day mark. The results showed that consuming 0.5 grams of fresh garlic paste per kilogram of body weight per day could cause liver damage in an animal.
The safe dose of fresh garlic paste determined by this experiment is 0.25 grams/kg/day, which translates to a safe human dose of 12.5 grams/day (for a person weighing 50 kg). Therefore, it is best not to eat more than 12.5 grams of raw garlic per day, which is about two to three cloves, as it may lead to liver damage.
A friendly reminder: Vinegar can help alleviate garlic poisoning to some extent. Therefore, it is best to add some vinegar or salt when eating garlic paste to detoxify and reduce the likelihood of garlic poisoning.