Mouthwash effects on blood pressure and mouth bacteria
The comparative effect of propolis and chlorhexidine mouthwash on oral nitrite-producing bacteria and blood pressure regulation
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Two types of mouthwash were tested: one with propolis (natural bee product) and one with chlorhexidine (strong antiseptic). The study looked at how they affect mouth bacteria and blood pressure.
No biological mechanisms were identified in this study. This may be an epidemiological, observational, or survey-based study that reports associations rather than proposing causal biological pathways.
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Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Two types of mouthwash were tested: one with propolis (natural bee product) and one with chlorhexidine (strong antiseptic). The study looked at how they affect mouth bacteria and blood pressure.
No biological mechanisms were identified in this study. This may be an epidemiological, observational, or survey-based study that reports associations rather than proposing causal biological pathways.
Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
Max 100Randomized Controlled Trials
Max 90Cohort Studies
Max 72Case-Control Studies
Max 58Cross-Sectional Studies
Max 44Case Reports & Case Series
Max 30Expert Opinion & Narrative Reviews
Max 567 / 90
Evidence Score
Participants are randomly assigned to treatment or control groups, minimizing bias. Considered the gold standard for testing whether an intervention causes an effect.
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Bescos R, du Toit L, Redondo-Rio A, Warburton PJ, Nicholas TL, Kiernan M, Burton RA, Belfield L, Montagut G, Benavente A, Vevers W, Gabaldón T, Brookes Z, Casas-Agustench P
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Bacteria in the mouth help regulate blood pressure by converting nitrate to nitrite, which is part of the body's natural blood pressure control system.
Using a special mouthwash made from bee resin for a week can raise nitrate levels in the blood, which might help lower blood pressure.
Using a bee resin mouthwash for a week can slightly lower systolic blood pressure (by about 2 points), but it's unclear if this small change actually improves health outcomes.
Using a common antibacterial mouthwash can increase the number of certain bacteria that produce nitrite, but actually makes those bacteria less effective at producing nitrite.
Using a common antibacterial mouthwash for a week can lower nitrite levels in saliva, which might make it easier for tooth decay to develop.