Posted on 06/28/2009 12:20:37 PM PDT by Baruchg
We all know why Starbucks puts boxes of breath mints close to the cash register. Your morning latte can create a startling aroma in your mouth, strong enough to startle your co-workers too.
But intriguing new research from Tel Aviv University by breath specialist Prof. Mel Rosenberg finds that a coffee extract can inhibit the bacteria that lead to bad breath. New laboratory tests have shown that the extract prevents malodorous bacteria from making their presence felt ― or smelt.
(Excerpt) Read more at israelnationalnews.com ...
Yes. It is called coffee breath.
If you have ever had a coffee drinking "close talker" in your office you this study is BS.
This study has to be BS. My breath smells like Satan’s behind when I drink coffee. That’s one of the reasons I switched over to tea to get my caffeine.
Maybe nicotine can perfume F@rts
Amen!
Yep. Love my coffee, but hate a ‘real’ kiss from someone who’s been drinking coffee—especially if I haven’t been!
This study is a Zionist plot to take credit for the manly smell of Arab breath!
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I’ve often wondered why my breath is so nice.
You can improve your breath even more by sweetening your coffee with xylitol. The bacteria in your mouth and throat consume it thinking its ordinary sugar. Then they croak because xylitol is a synthetic sugar-alcohol.
It also suppresses strep throat in kids. My kid’s throat problems led me to xylitol.
Its been around for over 60 years, and people who consume it show no ill effects. One puzzling side effect is it seems to prevent osteoporosis.
a coffee extract can inhibit the bacteria that lead to bad breathBad headline. Bad! Bad! Headline.
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