Controversial Thoughts: Why you might NOT want to use toothpaste and mouthwash!

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Paul Saladino17m · 2021-06-25

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Well SupportedThe full spectrum of vitamin K2 menoquinones is best obtained from organs and meat of well-raised animals.Not SupportedFeeding the global population solely on grains and plant-based foods would lead to widespread micronutrient deficiencies.Not SupportedUsing mouthwash kills beneficial oral bacteria that produce nitric oxide, negatively affecting blood pressure and potentially reducing muscle gains and athletic improvements.Well SupportedPaul Saladino avoids toothpaste with fluoride and does not use toothpaste.Well Supported

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Supporting the oral microbiome through dietary choices and hygiene practices may help dietary nitrate improve blood pressure and vascular health in aging individuals.

Well SupportedHeart & Soil's 'Whole Package' supplement contains testicle and liver and is intended to support testosterone levels.

Well SupportedIncreasing intake of fat-soluble vitamins like K2 is associated with the prevention and non-progression of tooth cavities.

Well SupportedBad breath is caused by gut dysbiosis and microbiome issues, not by an absence of toothpaste.

Well SupportedUsing mouthwash that kills oral bacteria decreases nitric oxide production, which is important for vascular health.

Well SupportedAntibacterial mouthwash significantly reduced and canceled the blood-pressure-lowering effect of exercise.

Partially SupportedTestosterone may be beneficial for women's sex drive.

Partially SupportedExcessive systemic exposure to fluoride can lead to disturbances in bone homeostasis and enamel development.

Partially SupportedLectins, found in beans, nuts, grains, and legumes, may contribute to gut dysbiosis and dysmotility by damaging the gut lining and mucus-producing cells.

Not SupportedVitamin K2 from foods like liver and meat is sufficient for healthy teeth and bones, negating the need for fluoride in toothpaste.

Partially SupportedBrushing teeth with water alone is sufficient for maintaining oral health.

Not SupportedThe claim that toothpaste fights bacteria for 24 hours is incorrect because the mouth is naturally rich in bacteria.

Not SupportedToothpaste and mouthwash are detrimental to oral health.

Partially SupportedPlaque can be removed from teeth using only a toothbrush and water.

Not SupportedAbrasive ingredients in toothpaste, such as diatomaceous earth or silicates, can destroy tooth enamel.

Partially SupportedFat-soluble vitamins like vitamin K2, vitamin D, vitamin E, and vitamin A are critical for healthy teeth and bone formation.

Partially SupportedAdequate nutrition, including fat-soluble vitamins like K2, D, and A from animal sources, ensures healthy teeth even with fruit consumption.

Not SupportedTooth decay is not caused by a lack of fluoride, and toothpaste ingredients like sodium lauryl sulfate and mint are unnecessary and potentially harmful.

Partially SupportedThe microbiota can contribute to body malodor by producing ammonia and volatile sulfur compounds.

Partially SupportedGut dysbiosis, not lack of toothpaste, is a root cause of halitosis.

Not SupportedIngredients to avoid in toothpaste include carrageenan, colors, polyethylene glycol, anything ending in oxynol, anything nano, peroxides, and sweeteners.

Partially SupportedFluoride can induce osteoclastogenesis in mice and appears to mediate its actions through the MAPK signaling pathway.

Partially SupportedMold toxins may contribute to the persistence or recurrence of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth.

Partially SupportedSugar, honey, or fruit do not cause diabetes but can worsen the condition in individuals with disordered metabolic health.

Partially SupportedNitric oxide is important for blood flow to reproductive organs for both men and women.

Partially SupportedHigh amounts of fluoride in the body can lead to bone weakening and brittleness.