Should people with gastrointestinal diseases eat black garlic?

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Hello doctor! I have colitis and gastritis, before eating, I often eat black garlic, but after eating for a while, I often have abdominal pain and have a bowel movement. So the doctor asked me if I have any digestive problems? I thank you!
Vu Duc Thang (1996)
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Hello, thank you for submitting your question to Vinmec Health System, to your question I would like to answer as follows: Black garlic is produced by allowing Garlic ages at temperatures between 140-170 degrees Celsius over a period of three to four weeks. The Maillard reaction occurs between amino acids and reduces the sugar content of garlic, which not only gives garlic its dark color, chewy texture and distinct flavor and aroma, but also increases the nutritional value of the superfoods. this food.
However, when used in large amounts and for a long time it can cause irritation of the gastrointestinal mucosa such as heartburn, belching, nausea, diarrhea and body odor. So you should stop or reduce your consumption and monitor your symptoms, you should also go to the doctor to be checked more about your health condition to avoid missing gastrointestinal diseases as well as general health. Wish you always healthy!
Master, Doctor Nguyen Quoc Lan - Digestive Endoscopy Doctor - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.