Michael Greger: Friday Favorites: Do Garlic, Beer, Bananas, and B Vitamins Really Repel Mosquitoes?
M Michael Greger Video Summary · March 6, 2026 View Full Protocol → Key Takeaways Garlic may reduce tick bites by ~20% (based on military trials), but has no proven effect on mosquitoes. Bananas increase mosquito attraction for hours after eating—avoid before outdoor exposure. Beer makes you more attractive to mosquitoes—skip it if avoiding bites….
