Everyone knows that eating garlic and certain types of foods gives you bad breath, but what else can give you a bad case of stank breath.
THINGS THAT CAUSES BAD BREATH
Your Diet
When you are on a ketogenic or Paleo diet, you force your body to create molecules called ketones.
A specific ketone, called acetone, tends to be excreted in the breath and urine. Acetone has a funky smell that some people say is like rotten fruit.
Due to the fact that you are reducing your carbohydrates and increasing fat intake to use ketones, rather than glucose, for energy and fuel, your body needs to get used to the transition. The good thing is that your bad breath is only a temporary side effect. Once your body gets used to this ketogenic state (1-2 weeks), the bad breath should subside.
The Paleo Diet requires you to cut down on carbohydrates. But Paleo focuses on increasing your protein intake, rather than eating more fat. Unfortunately, the potential side effect of Paleo and Keto is the same: bad breath.
Paleo diets are often high in protein and high consumption of protein has been linked to bad breath in some people.
Acid Reflux
Chest burning, burping, and pain, are all signs that you have acid reflux. Acid reflux is caused by inflammation of the esophagus and certain lifestyle or dietary habits. It can cause bad breath, because the acid extends up from the stomach and into the mouth.
If you suspect you might have acid reflux, it is best to see a doctor. You can however reduce the effects by changing your diet. Avoid fried foods, fast food, and too much alcohol and coffee.
Eating Little
Hunger can contribute to bad breath as well. Failing to eat for long periods of time or at a stretch can reduce the amount of saliva in your mouth, which causes dry mouth.
To stop this, drink lots of water and have a couple of healthy snacks handy at work or on the move when you can readily get access to real food.
Having Constant Headaches
If you’re prone to headaches, you may have noticed that you have bad breath too. If you also have a runny nose, increased mucus, shortness of breath, or fever, it’s possible that you have a sinus infection, which could lead to bad breath.
Drugs maybe effective but try and track your sleep habits or dietary choices to identify potential triggers.
In all, keep your mouth fresh, for everyone’s sake. In addition to maintaining good dental hygiene, drink lots of water to remove bad breath.
