Using mouthwash daily may increase risk of diabetes

Updated:7 years, 11 months ago

New Delhi, Nov 27 (ANI): Do you have this habit of using oral mouthwash at least twice a day? If yes, then you may have to avoid this practice as a study has recently warned that it can significantly increase the risk of developing diabetes. According to Harvard School of Public Health researchers, people who use mouthwash at least twice daily are at approximately 55 per cent increased risk of developing diabetes or dangerous blood sugar spikes - known as prediabetes - within three years, when compared to less frequent users. US researchers claim that swilling with the anti-bacterial fluid could be killing beneficial microbes which live in the mouth and protect against the conditions. Nearly all popular mouthwash solutions include ingredients that kill bacteria - both the good and bad, the study authors stated. Researcher Kaumudi J Joshipura said that most of these antibacterial ingredients in mouthwash are not selective. They do not target specific oral bacteria-instead; these ingredients can act on a broad range of bacteria. However, the researchers warn killing off good helpful bacteria also makes room for harmful bacteria to thrive. Therefore, they said that rinsing once a day may be advisable.

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Using mouthwash daily may increase risk of diabetes

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