Mouthwash: Stop Using It!

What would you say if I told you that your mouthwash might be doing more harm than good, potentially elevating your blood pressure? It’s a shocking revelation that we delve into on this episode. We unravel the surprising connection between oral health and high blood pressure, shedding light on how everyday items like mouthwash can disrupt nitric oxide production, disturb the balance of your oral microbiome, and negatively affect your overall health.

Key Points From This Episode:
0:05:09 – Negative Effects of Mouthwash, Importance of Nitric Oxide
0:07:00 – Mouthwash’s Impact on Oral Microbiome
0:12:41 – Nitric Oxide’s Role in Oral Health
0:18:47 – Importance of Hydration for Oral Health
0:20:36 – Improving Oral Microbiome and Bad Breath
0:23:50 – Benefits of NO, Oral Microbiome Optimization
0:33:37 – Mouthwash Impact on High Blood Pressure

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Studies Mentioned:
OTC mouthwash and it’s connection to HBP - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
Tongue Scraping Can Lower Your Blood Pressure - https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/...
Gut Epithelial Barrier Damage Caused by Dishwasher Detergents - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36464...

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