2024-02-01 18:00:00
Amal Allam wrote Thursday, February 1, 2024 08:00 PM
Experts reveal that leafy vegetables such as Beets Beetroot is rich in a molecule called nitrate, which stops the overgrowth of bad bacteria and reduces acidity in the mouth.
According to the Daily Mail, millions of Americans use mouthwash most days to freshen breath and get rid of bacteria, and the majority of products contain fluoride, which kills microbes. Mouthwashes are also used to treat gum disease, which affects regarding half of the US population.
But these have side effects, including dry mouth and antimicrobial resistance. Instead, research has suggested that a molecule called nitrate, found in green leafy vegetables, has fewer side effects and is more beneficial for oral health.
Researchers from the University of the West of Scotland studied athletes, who are vulnerable to gum disease due to their high sugar intake (many of whom use energy gels during exercise, which is essentially pure sugar).
A study found that patients with gum disease are 23% more likely to develop dementia Going to the dentist may seem like a chore, but one study suggests it’s worth getting regular checkups.
The study showed that beetroot juice (which contains approximately 12 mM nitrate) protected athletes’ teeth from acidic sports drinks and sugary gels during exercise, suggesting that nitrates might be used as a treatment for athletes to reduce the chances of tooth decay. However, its use As an alternative to mouthwash may not be a good idea because it may stain teeth. Experts warn that juice is more likely to stain teeth because it is a concentrated form of vegetables. Green leafy vegetables, such as spinach and kale, may be a better choice – because they are less likely to stain teeth.
Their health benefits are due in part to the nitrates they contain, which can be converted to nitric oxide in the mouth. Nitric oxide helps stop the overgrowth of bad bacteria and reduces mouth acidity, which can lead to gum disease and tooth decay.
Antiseptic mouthwash used to treat dental plaque and gum disease contains chlorhexidine, but this ingredient removes good bacteria as well as bad bacteria and raises acid levels in the mouth, which can lead to disease.
Research also suggests that chlorhexidine may play a role in antimicrobial resistance, when bacteria learn how to survive the effects of antibiotic drugs following repeated exposure to the treatments.
Antimicrobial resistance is a global health concern, and it is estimated that it will kill 10 million people annually by 2050. Nitrates, on the other hand, strike a healthy balance between good and bad microorganisms in the mouth.
Current research has shown that drinking lettuce juice for two weeks reduces gingivitis and increases levels of healthy bacteria in patients with gum disease.
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