What Causes Bad Breath?
Scientific studies have shown that people with fresh breath have high levels of the beneficial oral bacteria Streptococcus salivarius living on their tongue. These benefical oral bacteria primarily break down carbohydrates, not proteins, so produce little odour. On the other hand, people with chronic bad breath typically have low levels of these Streptococcus salivarius bacteria, and their tongues instead become inhabited with the odour causing bacteria responsible for bad breath. Bad breath may also indicate an issue with digestion in the stomach. Whether it be low hydrochloric acid and in turn low digestive enzymes in the stomach or an imbalance in beneficial bacteria, digestion of carbohydrates, proteins and fats will suffer. This may precipitate fermentation of foods and give rise to smelly odours which can result in bad breath, or foul smelling wind.
What Can I Do About Bad Breath?
The bacteria that cause bad breath live in coatings or biofilms on the tongue, under the gums and around the teeth. If these coatings are not removed every day, then they will promote bacteria growth and increased bad breath smells. You should purchase a Tongue Cleaning System from your local chemist.
It is important to avoid dry mouth which triggers growth of anaerobic bacteria, and it is these bacteria that cause the bad breath problem. To stop dry mouth you should avoid all types of alcohol, whether as a drink or alcohol (ethanol) in most commercial mouthwash). Commercial mouthwash is designed to kill mouth bacteria. Also avoid coffee, and stress, as these are dry mouth triggers.
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To alleviate bad breath, you need to address your digestive function and increase levels of good bacteria in the digestive system that help to keep bad odours at bay. Substances that aid digestion include digestive enzymes, lactobacillus acidophilus, bitter greens such as rocket and endives, lemon juice and apple cider vinegar. Green foods are an excellent source of odour fighting nutrients that help to cleans the digestive system and body, and aid in increasing levels of beneficial bacteria. Things such as wheat grass, barley grass and liquid chlorophyll are great additions to the diet to improve or maintain proper digestive function, and alleviate bad breath.
To be most effective, nutritional supplements work better in combination. It may be more beneficial to take a variety of Herbs or Nutrients for more rapid and complete healing...
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The following Combinations are those recommended for the treatment of Bad Breath.
Supplements:
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Vitamins :-
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B Complex (high potency formula), C
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Minerals :-
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Magnesium
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Food Supplements :-
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Digestive Enzymes
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Herbs :-
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Chlorophyll, Propolis, Golden Seal, Charcoal, Slippery Elm, Parsley
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Caution: Always seek professional help for any serious disease. The products listed may be helpful in addition to Medical Treatment, however they are not intended to replace it. When in doubt seek Medical Advice.
