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Should You Be Brushing Your Teeth With Honey? w/Al Danenberg — Whalespan

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Should You Be Brushing Your Teeth With Honey? w/Al Danenberg

Paul Saladino7m · 2020-06-17

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✓Well SupportedHoney contains over 180 biologically active compounds, including prebiotic oligosaccharides that are gentle on the gut and do not cause gas or bloating.✓Well SupportedSwishing with honey several times a day and swallowing it can heal oral mucositis better than prescription steroids and without side effects.✓Well SupportedHoney is helpful for dental health, effective in preventing gingivitis and dental caries, particularly in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment.✓Well SupportedBrushing teeth with honey is a viable alternative to toothpaste and may be healthy for teeth.Well Supported

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Raw honey temporarily drops mouth pH but does not cause tooth decay.

◐Partially SupportedHoney has been used for thousands of years as a healing medicament in dentistry and can prevent or heal dry sockets.

◐Partially SupportedHoney may have beneficial properties for the gut and can be considered a fermented food.

◐Partially SupportedHoney is a carnivore food that may improve testosterone in men.

◐Partially SupportedManuka honey prevents the growth of biofilms and reduces acid production.

◐Partially SupportedAl Danenberg uses honey to help manage his electrolytes.

◐Partially SupportedHoney has a history of use and research in medical journals for healing various types of wounds, including diabetic ulcers.

◐Partially SupportedEthiopian multiflora honey has shown effects on fluconazole-resistant Candida species in the oral cavity of AIDS patients.

◐Partially SupportedRaw organic honey is a potentially beneficial substance.

✕Not SupportedHospital-processed honey may be less beneficial than raw honey.

◐Partially SupportedAl Danenberg is not insulin resistant, as evidenced by his CGM readings and very low fasting glucose which returns to normal quickly.