Associations of Habitual Garlic Consumption with Perceived Health and Quality of Life among Thai Participants

Background: Garlic (Allium sativum L.) is widely used in Thai cooking and has a long history as a traditional health-promoting food. Most previous studies have focused on garlic supplements or specific clinical outcomes. Less is known about how regular garlic consumption relates to perceived health and quality of life in everyday settings.
Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study of 107 Thai participants aged 13 to 71 years. Participants completed the Garlic Consumption and Holistic Health Questionnaire (GCHHQ), which assessed habitual garlic consumption, a 14-item multidimensional perceived-health scale, and four additional items concerning self-reported adverse effects. We evaluated the reliability of the health scale and examined associations between garlic consumption and self-reported health outcomes.

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Garlic; Dietary habits; Perceived health; Quality of life; Thailand

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