In this video, Dr. Fernando Lemos teaches that garlic has several health benefits, such as antifungal, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. However, there are some contraindications and precautions to consider.
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Garlic is a powerful anticoagulant, therefore, consumption should be avoided close to surgery or in combination with anticoagulant medications
People with low blood pressure should be careful when consuming garlic as it can further reduce blood pressure
Garlic can interfere with the effectiveness of some medications, such as antiretrovirals and muscle relaxants.
These and other extremely important recommendations are covered in yet another popular video.
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