The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

Clean Up Your Mouth! Saliva, Gums & Kissing Bad Bacteria Goodbye – Trina Felber with Dave Asprey : 866

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Oct 13, 2021
Trina Felber, a registered nurse and CEO of Primal Life Organics, dives into the fascinating link between oral health and overall well-being. She emphasizes that saliva is crucial for health, highlighting its role in nitric oxide production and the mouth's microbiome. Trina discusses revolutionary treatments like red light therapy for gum health and the surprising implications of kissing on oral hygiene. The conversation also humorously touches on dental practices like tongue scraping and innovative products to enhance dental care.
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INSIGHT

Saliva's Significance

  • Saliva, crucial for nitric oxide production, influences overall health, impacting sleep and brain function.
  • An oral microbiome imbalance, dehydration, or certain medications can hinder nitric oxide production, potentially contributing to cardiovascular issues and Alzheimer's.
INSIGHT

Oral Health and Alzheimer's

  • Alzheimer's disease is likely aggravated, and possibly triggered, by harmful mouth bacteria, highlighting the mouth-brain connection.
  • Studies show a correlation between decreased nitric oxide and neurological degeneration, emphasizing oral health's role in brain health.
ANECDOTE

Vodka Mouthwash Experiment

  • Dave Asprey's homemade vodka-xylitol mouthwash caused dry eyes and, surprisingly, impacted erectile function due to nitric oxide disruption.
  • This anecdote highlights the unintended consequences of harsh oral hygiene practices on systemic health.
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