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Are You Nuking Bacteria in Your Mouth?
About 40% of people in this country regularly use antiseptic mouthwash, which basically indiscriminately nukes the bacteria in the mouth. You're killing off bacteria that are involved in the nitric oxide pathway in your body. When we consume fruits and vegetables that contain compounds called nitrates, you're handicapping your ability to generate nitrite. People with type 2 diabetes at increased risk of periodontal disease,. It's likely it's a bidirectional relationship, and so I think this is something that's somehow good for diabetics.