Rats using regular antibacterial mouthwash had lower antioxidant protection in their blood after one week, while rats using the special nitrate mouthwash didn't see this change, showing different effects on the body's antioxidant system.

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Functional mouth rinse containing inorganic nitrate and antioxidants bolsters the enterosalivary pathway and lowers blood pressure in Wistar rats

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2025 Jul 23

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Functional mouth rinse containing inorganic nitrate and antioxidants bolsters the enterosalivary pathway and lowers blood pressure in Wistar rats

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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-12060-0

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Rats using the special mouthwash had better antioxidant protection in their blood compared to rats using regular mouthwash, which might help protect against oxidative stress.

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A special mouthwash with nitrate and antioxidants made rats' blood nitrate levels jump 32 times higher than regular mouthwash after one week, which might help their heart health.

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