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CHOOSE YOUR MOUTHWASH CAREFULLY 😮
ACCORDING TO COPILOT:
Yes, certain types of mouthwash can impact the healthy biome in your mouth and potentially lead to higher blood pressure. Here’s how:
Impact on Oral Microbiome: Some mouthwashes, especially those containing antiseptic compounds like chlorhexidine, can kill both harmful and beneficial bacteria in your mouth. This disruption can affect the balance of your oral microbiome.
Connection to Blood Pressure: The beneficial bacteria in your mouth play a role in converting dietary nitrates into nitric oxide (NO), a molecule that helps maintain normal blood pressure. When these bacteria are reduced, it can lead to a decrease in NO production, potentially causing an increase in blood pressure.
Research Findings: Studies have shown that using chlorhexidine mouthwash twice a day for a week can significantly increase systolic blood pressure. When the use of such mouthwash stops, the levels of nitrate-reducing bacteria on the tongue can recover, which helps in maintaining normal blood pressure.