- Yoghurt was 99 per cent effective at reducing the odour-producing compounds
It’s natural to feel self-conscious after some particularly pungent garlic bread or a chicken kiev.
But simply eating some natural yogurt could help get rid of the stink of garlic on your breath, according to scientists.
Researchers have discovered that proteins found in whole-milk plain yogurt work effectively to neutralize the sulfur-based compounds that cause the smell.
A team from Ohio State University conducted an experiment by placing equal amounts of raw garlic in glass bottles, and then adding yogurts with varying fat, protein, and water content.
They found that yogurt was 99% effective at reducing the major odor-producing garlic compounds.
Simply eating some natural yoghurt could help get rid of the stink of garlic on your breath, scientists say
Analysis revealed that yogurts with high protein levels were most effective at reducing garlic smells, as well as yogurts with high butter fat content.
Dr. Sheryl Barringer, senior author of the study, stated, ‘High protein is a very popular thing right now. Generally, people want to consume more protein.
‘An unintended side benefit may be the development of a high-protein formulation that could be marketed as a breath deodorizer in addition
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