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.

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.

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.

Rats using the special mouthwash had more good bacteria in their mouths that help convert nitrate to nitric oxide, compared to rats using regular mouthwash.

Rats using regular antibacterial mouthwash had fewer types of bacteria in their mouths compared to rats using the special nitrate mouthwash, showing how antibacterial products might reduce microbial diversity.

Rats using the special mouthwash had a different mix of mouth bacteria compared to rats using regular mouthwash, showing that the type of mouthwash affects the overall bacterial community in the mouth.