One in four adults has halitosis

One in four adults has halitosis

Sugar-free natural yoghurt is an effective remedy for bad breath, because the consumption reduces the sulphide content in the mouth, which is essential for bad breath is responsible. This is the result of a Japanese study, the Congress of the International Association for Dental Research was presented, reported BBC. In addition, the yogurt also enjoy the stop tooth decay and gum disease with a positive impact. Crucial to the beneficial effects are the active bacteria cultures in yogurt.




In an eight-period under study, 24 volunteers with the strict dietary requirements of researchers. These included detailed instructions on oral hygiene and taking medication. In the first two weeks the participants were instructed to yoghurt and dairy products in general to be dispensed with.

After this period, researchers remove the saliva and tongue coating samples and tested the bacteria content geruchsverursachende components. Afterwards, participants were instructed six weeks daily 90 grams of yogurt to eat.

The researchers were able to after the end of the study period by 80 per cent lower sulfide content in your mouth is. In addition, the investigation results showed a significant reduction of gingival inflammation and plaque. The reason for this positive effect is in the active bacteria cultures Lactobazillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus termophilus in yogurt, said the experts.

"The results of the investigation witnessed the positive effect of the yogurt not just for the overall, but also for oral health. Considering that one in four people in halitosis suffers, and almost every adult has once gum problems has suffered, so offer these new findings a new approach for a meaningful and good complementation of Oralhygiene, "said Nigel Carter, chairman of the British Dental Health Foundation.