If you've already read a few of my blog posts, you know that about 90% of all bad breath is due to volatile sulfuric compounds that are created when we chew our food. Those that suffer from chronic bad breath have heavier levels of VSC.
The results of a recent study headed by Dr. Kenichi Hojo of Tsurumi University in Yokohama, Japan, discovered that sugarless yogurt aided in curing bad breath by considerably reducing the levels of oral hydrogen sulfide in 80% of the participants.
The 24 volunteers in the study were given specific instructions on oral hygiene, diet and medication intake. Initially, the volunteers did not eat any type of yogurt for 2 weeks.and then had samples of VSCs taken from their mouths. They then ate 90-grams (about 3 ounces) of sugarless yogurt twice-a-day for 6-weeks
At the end of the study, samples were taken and the results revealed a significant reduction in the the amount of VSC's from 80% of the participants.
It was postulated that live bacteria in the yogurt, specifically Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus effectively reduced the bacteria responsible for producing the hydrogen sulfide.
While that doesn’t effectively address the root cause of bad breath, it does show curing bad breath doesn’t have to be unpleasant. After all, what could be more pleasant than to have some good tasting yogurt every day ?
So, for curing bad breath eat about 3-ounces of sugar-free yogurt containing live cultures of Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermopholis daily. Make sure you check the ingredients on the label.
