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Garlic applied to the foot can be detected in the breath within minutes.

Why it is true

The sulfur compounds in garlic are absorbed by the skin, enter the bloodstream, and are transported to the lungs, where they are exhaled, proving rapid systemic absorption through the skin.

Source: Biology

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