The world’s first probiotic lozenge, designed to promote oral health by restoring the natural balance of bacteria in the mouth was GUM PerioBalance, which contains the patented ingredient Lactobacillus reuteri Prodentis.
Another probiotic lozenge is now available which its makers claim will also provide protection against the harmful bacteria that cause dental plaque by repopulating the mouth with beneficial bacteria.
Named Advanced Oral Hygiene, the new lozenge contains the probiotics S. salivarius and B. coagulans, two strains of bacteria which have been shown to help maintain healthy teeth and gums. The lozenge’s makers recommend taking the product once or twice each day after brushing one’s teeth.
There may be additional benefits from ingesting these bacteria, including a reduction in bad breath and a lowering of inflammation generally throughout the body. Studies have shown that ingestion of S. salivarius helps to reduce halitosis and also to inhibit systemic inflammatory cytokines. B. coagulans has been shown to enhance white blood cells’ surveillance for bacterial invaders, boost immune response to a simulated bacterial attack, and enhance the activity of natural killer cells.
Tags: B. Coagulans, Bad Breath, Beneficial Bacteria, Dental Plaque, Halitosis, Inflammation, Lactobacillus Reuteri Prodentis, Natural Killer Cells, Oral Health, Probiotics, S. Salivarius, White Blood Cells
Forget the doctor… go see your Naturopath in town. I had a horrible cold and flu and I was going to go the doctor for anti-biotics, but stopped in at the health food store to get some soap. I told the cashier I was going to go to the doctor, and asked if she had any alternatives here to help with my symptoms.
‘YES’ she said, ‘Don’t go get anti-biotics.. because they are hardly as effective as pro-biotics. Makes sense… PRO!
2 days later, and I feel fantastic!
Don’t let the world scare you with all this stuff about flus and diseases… just go take care of yourself the natural way for your natural body!
Take Care, and nurture yourself.
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Pro-biotics are a great way to treat chronic halitosis. Since this condition can be caused by a bacterial imbalance, it can logically be restored with probiotics.