Halitosis

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Also known as:  Bad Breath;  Oral Malodor

 

Description

Halitosis involves unpleasant gases/odors emanating from the air expelled from the body through the Mouth.

 

These Substances may Alleviate Halitosis

Carotenoids

 Chlorophyll may help to prevent and treat Halitosis.  [1]

 

Microorganisms

 Bifidobacteria bulgaricus may prevent and treat Halitosis (by reducing the production of Hydrogen Sulfide).  [2]

 Lactobacillus salivarius may prevent and treat Halitosis.  [3]

 Streptococcus thermophilus may prevent and treat Halitosis (by reducing the production of Hydrogen Sulfide).  [4]

 

Minerals

 Charcoal (concentrated form of Carbon) may alleviate Halitosis by eliminating toxins from the Digestive Tract. 

 Zinc (as a constituent of oral Mouthwashes or Toothpaste) may alleviate Halitosis (by reducing the quantity of volatile Sulfur compounds in the breath).  [5]

 

Sulfuric Compounds

 Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) (as a constituent of Toothpaste or Mouthwashes) may alleviate Halitosis.  [6]

 

Vitamins

 Vitamin A (10,000 IU per day) may alleviate Halitosis. 

 Vitamin C (3,000 - 5,000 mg per day) may alleviate Halitosis.  [7]

 

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