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New research shows that proteins that are present in whole-milk plain yogurt can neutralize the smell of sulfur-based compounds that cause a lingering smell from eating garlic.
The senior author of the study, Dr. Sheryl Barringer at The Ohio State University, has previously investigated other foods to see if they can get rid of bad breath. Other such foods include lettuce, apples, milk, and mint.
“High protein is a very hot thing right now,” Dr. Barringer explained. “Generally, people want to eat more protein. An unintended side benefit may be a high-protein formulation that could be advertised as a breath deodoriser in addition to its nutritional claims.”