Does eating garlic make you smell good?

Garlic, one of the oldest cultivated foods in the world, has been used for both culinary and medicinal purposes. It is versatile and adds a unique flavor to your dishes. However, it’s no secret that garlic leaves an unpleasant odor on your breath and skin after consumption. But does eating garlic make you smell good? Let’s find out.

The Science behind Garlic Breath

Before we dive into whether or not garlic can make you smell good, let’s understand why it leaves such a pungent smell in the first place. When we consume garlic, the sulfur compounds contained within it are broken down by our digestive system into smaller molecules that enter our bloodstream. These volatile substances are then released from our lungs as we exhale, causing bad breath.

Fun fact: Garlic contains over 200 different sulfur compounds which contribute to its unique aroma!

Garlic Body Odor

Aside from bad breath, consuming large amounts of garlic can also result in body odor due to sweat glands releasing these volatile sulfurous substances through perspiration.

Contrary to popular belief, eating raw or cooked garlic cloves alone won’t cover up any existing body odors – rather they may contribute to a new layer of smells being added upon any prior ones present!

However there is hope – if processed correctly!

Fermented Black Garlic

Black fermented garlic, which often resembles balsamic vinegar provides numerous health benefits over regular raw/garlic-cooked alternatives like reducing inflammation caused by diseases including arthritis; strengthening heart health thanks high levels potassium content; assisting digestion processes via enhanced nutrient absorption properties amongst other things.

While black fermented garlic still has slight lingering aromas they tend toward positive side notes with less sulphuric intensity prevalent in fresh garlic.

## Other foods that help improve natural scent
Having discussed how obvious strong flavourful even ‘sweaty’ food isn’t a likely route to smelling better, let’s discuss the ways other foods can be employed to help you smell better.

Here are some foods and food groups that contain aromatic compounds which might cover or complement unwanted garlic smells:

  • Citrus fruits (lemons & oranges), reduces acidity in mouth therefore making conditions less ideal for bacteria causing bad breath. This engages vitamin C intake habits.

  • Ginger due to its antibacterial properties often neutralizes any unpleasant body odors.

  • yogurt because it contains enzymes that break down odor-causing molecules some of them come from pungent onion often paired with garlic in cooking !

Simply mix things up, experiment! Some combinations or amalgamations especially where herbs are allowed could create great fragrance experiences…

Garlic as an Aphrodisiac

Some studies suggest that garlic can have aphrodisiac properties when consumed regularly. It is said to increase blood flow and potentially stimulate sexual desires in both men and women. However more studies and findings are still being sought after before definitive claims regarding garlic’s effect on libido.

Just don’t apply too much unless your date shares the enthusiasm towards boldly flavored cuisine!

## Wrap Up

So there you , feeling funky? try chowing down fermented black garlic, while regular consumption may not fully eliminate all flavors at play it will certainly counteract common negative effects relative consuming fresh raw onions. Other scented consumables exist which might similarly offer relief although results vary person by person so keep investigating away!

Eating garlic has several benefits, but unfortunately smelling good isn’t one of them. That being said experimental personal fine-tuning surely welcomes new possibilities!

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