Cure Garlic Breath With Raw Lettuce and Apples
Bad breath from garlic is the social equivalent of breathing out of control of fire. But fear not, garlic lover, there may be a cure. A recent study found that chewing on a raw salad or apple can help reduce odor.
A study by Rita Mirondo and Sherrill Barringer and published in the Journal of Food Science suggests that raw lettuce and raw apples can reduce the concentration of volatiles, namely allyl methyl sulfide, in your breath by 50% in the first 30 years. minutes. Researchers believe that enzymes in raw food help eliminate odor, while phenolic compounds in raw food break down volatiles. We’ve already mentioned apples as a potential cure, but this study also shows that boiled apple juice and apple juice are also effective to some extent. A heated or cooked salad was also promising. You can read more about the study at the link below.
Deodorization of garlic respiration with food and the role of polyphenol oxidase and phenolic compounds | Journal of Food Science via Food52