Thanks for this conversation thread. This is the first time I ever heard anywhere how bad garlic is for you and it is a relief to finally have it spelled out. I had been told by a Hindu teacher that one must not eat garlic or onions after receiving Shaktipat initiation and I never understood that. I thought garlic was good for your health, and noticed that it helped me overcome colds and other viral infections. But it stands to reason that it would if it kills pretty much anything, including brain cells!
Thanks for this info. Now if only I can wean myself off Italian food!