Mistake 7: Peeling Away the Power
John, 58, peeled garlic meticulously, tossing the papery skin. Those skins hold flavonoids, studies show, boosting antioxidant power when steeped in broths. Overzealous peeling wastes up to 20% of garlic’s compounds. John now tosses skins into soups, noticing clearer focus during reading. Hate peeling? Keep some skin for stocks—the final mistake might surprise you most.
Mistake 8: Combining Garlic with Certain Medications
Picture Maria, 60, blending garlic smoothies while on blood thinners. Her doctor flagged bruising risks. Garlic’s blood-thinning properties, noted in a 2020 study, can amplify drugs like warfarin, raising bleeding risks. Over 25% of older adults mix garlic with meds unaware. Maria cut back, consulting her doc; her vision stayed sharp, no side effects. On meds? Double-check interactions. Ready to harness garlic right?
