Posted on 12/21/2022 10:49:44 AM PST by ConservativeMind
Probiotic bacteria usually found in fermented foods, such as yogurt, sourdough bread, and miso soup, might help dispel the embarrassment of persistent bad breath (halitosis), finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence.
Lactobacillus salivarius, Lactobacillus reuteri, Streptococcus salivarius, Weissella cibaria, taken in the form of supplements in this study, may help freshen the breath.
Volatile sulfuric compounds are the main cause of persistent bad breath. These compounds are produced by mouth bacteria as a result of bacterial mixing and food debris associated with poor gum and dental hygiene.
Options used to tackle the problem include mouthwashes, chewing gums, teeth scaling and tongue scraping. Emerging evidence suggests that probiotic bacteria might offer a simpler alternative.
Bad breath severity was defined by levels of volatile sulfuric compounds detected in the mouth or the OLP score, which measures breath odor at various distances from the mouth.
Tongue coating scores (3 studies) and the plaque index (3 studies) were also included in the analysis because a dirty tongue and the build-up of tartar between the teeth are often regarded as major causes of bad breath.
The pooled data analysis showed that OLP scores fell significantly in those given probiotics compared with those in the comparison study arms, irrespective of the length of the monitoring period.
A similar result was observed for the levels of volatile sulfuric compounds detected, although these varied substantially in the individual studies, and the observed effects were relatively short-lived—up to 4 weeks, after which there was no noticeable difference.
But there were no significant differences in tongue coating score or plaque index between those given probiotics and those who weren't.
Probiotics may inhibit the decomposition of amino acids and proteins by anaerobic bacteria in the mouth, so curbing the production of smelly by-products, the researchers explain.
(Excerpt) Read more at medicalxpress.com ...
Look for Lactobacillus salivarius, Lactobacillus reuteri, Streptococcus salivarius and Weissella cibaria, but these are often only listed in probiotic supplements, yogurts, and kombuchas.
salivarius?
doesn’t he play for the Knicks?...................
Idiot….salivarious is violin.
Yeah, I saw one at The Goodwill the other day!..................
I thought Telly Salivarious played a P.I.
This assumes ‘beer breath’ is not ‘bad breath’.......?
The Salivarious Rex was a fearsome dinosaur.
Wasn't he a Roman gladiator?
ya ever kiss a korean gal?
You like gladiator movies, do you?.....................
I need to have a yard sale so I can salivarius assortment of junk.
😜👍........................
And brush your teeth!
And FLOSS!
There’s a product called Smartmouth that with regular use will completely resolve breath issues.
People accuse me of using this product but I've never bought a bottle. I guess my breath must be really fresh.
I love fermented foods. I make kimchi, pickles, and, sauerkraut all the time. It really does make a difference.
Best I can do is kombucha and Greek yogurt. Have them every day. No one gets close enough to comment on breath. At least it’s not cat breath.
When does fermentation end and rotting begin?
I have left ferments in the refrigerator for over a year. Some pickles I have left at room temperature for months. From what I’ve studied the bad bacteria can’t grow in the saline environment.
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