ACCORDING TO HEALTH INSIDER Scientists Discover: Mouth Wash Increases Your Blood Pressur High blood pressure can cause any number of problems all the way up to heart attacks and strokes, so it’s something that should be taken quite seriously. A new study, which came out earlier this week, has discovered that using mouthwash after you brush your teeth could cause higher blood pressure. The study, which came out of Sweden, showed that swishing mouthwash twice a day for a week straight increased participant’s blood pressure, and increased their risk of cardiovascular disease by 7%. The mouth contains bacteria, which in some cases causes gun disease and plague, which is the purpose of swishing with mouth wash. The study found, however, that some of the bacteria in the mouth (called nitrites) is necessary in order to dilate blood vessels. Mouthwash reduces the nitrite levels in the blood stream by nearly 25%, which causes the higher blood pressure. This study only used one type of mouthwash. It contained something called chlorhexidine. In the United States, most over the counter mouthwashes don’t contain that ingredient. So they will have to do some more research on whether or not it is that specific chemical which is causing the spikes in blood pressure. The point is, you probably shouldn’t stop using mouthwash just yet. If you’re worried consult your dentist or doctor to see if they can help monitor your blood pressure while you’re using mouthwash. They may also be able to recommend other types of oral hygiene products that could help you avoid mouthwash altogether.
Posted on: Sat, 08 Mar 2014 06:53:25 +0000
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