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Edson Brandao is 59 years old, but he often gets mistaken for someone decades younger.And according to the biohacker, the secret behind his youthful look is something you likely already have in your pantry.Brandao, from Brazil, who has gained immense viral fame for flaunting his youthful appearance online and sharing his 'natural Botox' hacks, has insisted that a simple morning ritual keeps him looking so fresh.He said he starts each day by peeling a clove of garlic, crushing it up, mixing it with a spoonful of honey and gargling it down.He started taking the concoction nearly a decade ago, when he was 50, and said he has noticed tons of benefits from it, ranging from improving his digestion to strengthening his immune system.'I feel more energized [since I started eating garlic every day], my digestion is better and my immune system feels stronger,' he told the New York Post recently. Brandao has claimed that garlic has 'transformed' his body from the inside out, and swears that the mixture has left his skin glowing.But does the key to staying young and healthy really lie in eating garlic? Edson Brandao is 59 years old, but he often gets mistaken for someone 30 years younger According to the biohacker, the secret behind his youthful look is eating garlic every day (stock image)Garlic is an antioxidant, which can protect cells from damage caused by harmful molecules called free radicals. In addition, Healthline has reported that the spice can help protect against common illnesses, pointing to a study in 2016 that found people who took aged garlic extract for three months during the cold and flu season experienced less severe symptoms and fewer days missed of school or work.But Dr Frank Agullo, a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Texas, told the Daily Mail that while garlic does have some benefits, he doesn't believe it can improve your health in the way that Brandao's video suggests. 'Garlic does contain allicin, a sulfur compound with real antimicrobial and mild anti-inflammatory activity in the lab, and there is a modest research signal that garlic may nudge blood pressure and cholesterol down slightly over months,' Dr Agullo told the Daily Mail.'Honey has some antibacterial activity, mostly demonstrated when it is applied to a wound rather than eaten,' he added.He said, however, that there is 'no mechanism' by which garlic or honey can help boost energy levels long-term. 'Honey is sugar, so a spoonful gives you a short glucose rise that a body under-fueled at breakfast will absolutely notice,' the doctor explained.'That is a blood sugar bump, not improved energy metabolism.' Brandao, from Brazil , who has gained immense viral fame for flaunting his youthful appearance online, has insisted that a simple morning ritual of consuming garlic and honey keeps him looking so fresh He said he starts each day by peeling a clove of garlic, crushing it up, mixing it with a spoonful of honey and gargling it down (stock image) According to the doctor, consuming too much garlic can actually pose a danger to your health. 'Raw garlic in quantity irritates the stomach lining and causes reflux and burning in a fair number of people,' Dr Agullo warned.'It has a mild blood-thinning effect through platelet inhibition, which is the part that matters in my world.'I ask patients to stop garlic supplements roughly two weeks before surgery for the same reason I ask them to stop fish oil and high-dose vitamin E, because it can increase bleeding and bruising.'Dr Agullo explained that having a single clove every day in meals is 'not a crisis,' but more than that could pose a larger problem.'One clove in food is not a crisis, but a patient who has escalated to several cloves a day plus a supplement is a patient I want to know about,' he said.Despite these risks, Brandao is not the only one to swear by it.Eating garlic has been a hot topic of debate on the r/30PlusSkincare subreddit page, as many claim that consuming the spice has really helped their skin.One user claimed that she had taken garlic tablets to heal a stomach ailment but noticed that it was making her skin glow instead.Others seemed to share the same experience. But Dr Frank Agullo, a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Texas, told the Daily Mail that while garlic does have some benefits, he doesn't believe it can't improve your health in the way that Brandao's video suggests 'I noticed my skin looked brighter the last few days, I didn’t change anything other than cook with fresh garlic maybe that’s why,' one person wrote.Another user seconded: 'Consider ditching the expensive tablets and try fermented garlic in honey. I’m obsessed with it. Eat a clove a day. It’s delicious.''I knew I couldn't be the only one. I added raw garlic to my diet a few weeks ago and it definitely has helped not only my skin, but my overall being,' someone else typed.Brandao has continued to shock social media users with his youthful appearance, so much so that he's frequently accused of using filters or AI.In addition, many have wondered if he looks so young because of plastic surgery, however, he has repeatedly claimed he hasn't gone under the knife.In 2020 he told the Daily Mail: 'They ask if I've had plastic surgery, Botox or use filters, but I've never had any surgery. 'I want to find natural ways to look young. Some people say I am afraid of being old, but I am not. 'That is a natural process we can't avoid but I will do my best to keep young. I create content to inspire people that anything is possible, no matter your age.'In addition to eating garlic, Brandao has credited his age-defying appearance to a strict workout routine, low sugar diet, positive mindset and red light therapy.