Garlic and hypoglycemia? 
royalnonesuch
8 y
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Hi,
Ever since my major crash, hypoglycemia and excessive hunger has been one of my worst symptoms.
I switched to a ketogenic diet which helped the hypoglycemic symptoms, but I still struggle with hunger and never feeling full.
I'm not sure what I have -- either a chronic viral or bacterial infection.
Anyway, to try and help my immune system, I started drinking chopped up garlic cloves in water 2-3x per day, with chillis and lemon juice.
I noticed some benefits: my neurological symptoms aren't as bad, I feel calmer, and I sleep better; my libido is also up. However, I also feel a bit sick and depressed, which I assumed was a herx.
It's really hard to feel in touch with my body and know what's going on. With the garlic etc. in water, I feel a genuine appetite .. i.e. I become actually hungry, rather than just feeling sick and nauseous but needing to eat all day. However, I've also read garlic is bad if you're hypoglycemic .. I know a lot of herbs etc. lower blood Sugar if it's high, but wasn't sure if that necessarily meant they further lowered it if it's normal/low.
Was anyone with hypoglycemia able to tolerate Garlic? Really hard to tell what's normal in terms of eating, appetite etc. at this point.
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- Re: Garlic and hypoglycemia? sd2345
8 y
1,676
This is a reply to # 2,328,644I can only tell you my experience. I have no blood Sugar issues and it did not further lower mine. I received nothing but benefits from garlic.....except I smelled. I ate over a large clove daily.
If you think it is viral or bacterial maybe add in some neem and berberine. - Re: Garlic and hypoglycemia? Esstee
8 y
1,593
This is a reply to # 2,328,644Often times, feelings such as extreme bouts of hunger and/or weakness, can be linked to mineral deficiencies.
That said, one of the leading causes of mineral deficiencies are due to altercations in the blood chemistry. Particularly in the red blood cell health and production. Which are classic symptoms of an underlying infection.
Therefore, it would make sense that you would find relief from garlic intake as this could help combat bacterial infections throughout the body. As these are often swayed by the quality of ones eating habits. - steering clear of; sugars, starches, carbohydrates etc. as these contribute to the colonization and proliferation of the bacteria in question.
- hope this helps
PS. have you considered using a Blood Purification device to help lower the number of pathogens in your blood?
- Re: Garlic and hypoglycemia? royalnonesuch
8 y
1,458
This is a reply to # 2,328,733Thanks, Estee. I actually follow a strict Ketogenic diet, which has helped me a lot.
I think I spoke a little too soon about the garlic, though.
I'm definitely reacting to it .. i.e., it makes me feel sicker.
However, I find that it's been exacerbating my hunger issues now. I can go from feeling okay/full to starving again after ingesting one clove.
I'm wondering if this is because garlic possibly lowers blood Sugar (according to some sites), or if it's linked to herxing? It's really annoying. Hard to tell if it's a good thing or not.
- Re: Garlic and hypoglycemia? royalnonesuch
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- Re: Garlic and hypoglycemia? sd2345
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