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Halitosis in an affliction that affects many people. It is embarrassing
and awkward but can be treated with proper oral hygiene. Green tea
and black tea have the ability to stop the growth of bacteria that cause
bad breath and suppress odors. Scientists have identified compounds
in green tea, known as polyphenols, that can prevent bacterial growth
that causes halitosis. Polyphenols prevent both the growth of
microbes responsible for bad breath as well the bacteria's production
of odorous gases. Bad breath is caused by sulphur-producing
bacteria that normally live on the surface of the tongue and throat. At
times, these bacteria break down proteins at a very high rates, and
odorous volatile sulphur compounds are released from the back of the
tongue and throat. The most common is the 'rotten egg' smell of
hydrogen sulphide. One of the other sulphur-containing gases is
methanethiol, which smells like rotting cabbage. Researchers have
found that green tea polyphenols inhibited oral bacterial growth at very
high concentrations - between 16 and 250 micro grams per millilitre.
At even lower concentrations – from 2.5 to 25 micro grams per millilitre
– green tea polyphenols hindered the enzyme that catalyses the
formation of hydrogen sulphide, cutting its production by 30%. These
findings complement earlier research which showed that black tea
suppresses the growth of bacteria in dental plaque, and that rinsing
the mouth with black tea reduces plaque formation and the production
of acids that cause tooth decay. The major causes of halitosis are: dry
mouth; foods high in protein, sugar or acid; smoking; dental factors or
nasal and sinus infections. Gargle with green tea mouthwash. Typical
mouthwash contains alcohol that dries mucus membranes. Essentially
giving bacteria a safe haven.
and awkward but can be treated with proper oral hygiene. Green tea
and black tea have the ability to stop the growth of bacteria that cause
bad breath and suppress odors. Scientists have identified compounds
in green tea, known as polyphenols, that can prevent bacterial growth
that causes halitosis. Polyphenols prevent both the growth of
microbes responsible for bad breath as well the bacteria's production
of odorous gases. Bad breath is caused by sulphur-producing
bacteria that normally live on the surface of the tongue and throat. At
times, these bacteria break down proteins at a very high rates, and
odorous volatile sulphur compounds are released from the back of the
tongue and throat. The most common is the 'rotten egg' smell of
hydrogen sulphide. One of the other sulphur-containing gases is
methanethiol, which smells like rotting cabbage. Researchers have
found that green tea polyphenols inhibited oral bacterial growth at very
high concentrations - between 16 and 250 micro grams per millilitre.
At even lower concentrations – from 2.5 to 25 micro grams per millilitre
– green tea polyphenols hindered the enzyme that catalyses the
formation of hydrogen sulphide, cutting its production by 30%. These
findings complement earlier research which showed that black tea
suppresses the growth of bacteria in dental plaque, and that rinsing
the mouth with black tea reduces plaque formation and the production
of acids that cause tooth decay. The major causes of halitosis are: dry
mouth; foods high in protein, sugar or acid; smoking; dental factors or
nasal and sinus infections. Gargle with green tea mouthwash. Typical
mouthwash contains alcohol that dries mucus membranes. Essentially
giving bacteria a safe haven.
Green tea has been the preferred beverage for centuries in many Asian
and European countries. Tea has many therapeutic uses as well as
being a form of ritual and ceremony. The calming tranquility attained from
relaxing, and enjoying a warm cup of green tea can be the most beneficial
form of therapy yet. It has been said that laughter is the best medicine, so
enjoy a cup of tea with a friend and reap the health benefits of green tea.
and European countries. Tea has many therapeutic uses as well as
being a form of ritual and ceremony. The calming tranquility attained from
relaxing, and enjoying a warm cup of green tea can be the most beneficial
form of therapy yet. It has been said that laughter is the best medicine, so
enjoy a cup of tea with a friend and reap the health benefits of green tea.
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