Mouthwash bad for You

Mouthwash is indeed believed to clean the mouth thoroughly and overcome the problem of bad breath. However, you may not be unaware that mouthwash may increase your risk of diabetes.

Launched from Boldsky, Friday (23/3/2018), researchers from Harvard University in the United States found the use of mouthwash can increase the risk of obesity and diabetes. This study shows people who use mouthwash twice a day are 55 percent more at risk of developing diabetes within three years.

Professor of Harvard School of Public Health, Keryudi Joshipura, said it could happen because mouthwash can eradicate good bacteria in the mouth. The bacteria play a role in helping the body produce nitrogen monoxide, a compound that can regulate insulin levels. It also plays a role in regulating metabolism, balancing energy, and maintaining blood sugar levels.

"Most of the antibacterial ingredients in mouthwashes are not selective, in other words, they do not target specific bacterial organs, but these substances can act on different types of bacteria," Kududi said, quoting from Boldsky.

Researchers conducted a study on 1,206 people overweight aged between 40 and 65. As for people with these categories are classified as the risk of diabetes.

During the study period, as many as 17 percents of them had diabetes. The figure grew to 20 percent when they started using mouthwash once a day, and then to 30 percent after morning and evening use. The study shows the true risk of diabetes caused by the use of mouthwash.

Home drug replacement mouthwash
Although proven mouthwash is harmful to the body, it turns out you can make your own mouthwash at home. Here are four home remedies that can be used instead of mouthwash.

1. Fennel

This one herb contains antimicrobial substances that can help you fight bacteria in the mouth. Many things you can do with Fennel. Chewing fennel seeds can make the breath fresher and stimulate the production of saliva.

In addition, you can drink Fennel tea two to three times a day.

2. Cloves

Not only as a cigarette making material, it turns out cloves also have good benefits for the body. The content of antibacterial substances in cloves can help you fight bad breath. You can chew two to three cloves to get the most out.

3. Cinnamon

One of these kitchen spices contains a compound called cinnamic aldehyde, which can help fight bad breath. You can rinse with cinnamon boiling water.

4. Lemon juice

The acid content in lemons can prevent bacterial development in your mouth. You can rinse with lemon juice to eradicate bacteria in the mouth thoroughly.

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