Mouthwash deadly

Antiseptic mouthwashes may increase the risk of strokes and heart attacks, as scientists have found. These rinses kill "good" bacteria that help to reduce blood pressure.

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Using Mouthwash May help protect the teeth and gums, but it is a disaster for the cardiovascular system. Researchers from Queen Mary University of London, led by Dr. Amrita Ahluwalia found that mouthwashes contribute to the destruction of the so-called "good" bacteria. This leads to increased blood pressure.

In the experiment, a group of volunteers to be popular in the UK conditioner Corsodyl, is a powerful antiseptic. Within hours of the blood pressure of people who participated in the study, markedly increased. Meanwhile, in Great Britain similar Mouthwash According to statistics, used by more than half the adult population, and the market of their sales is estimated at 180 million pounds a year.

"When you kill these bacteria every day, calling simply disastrous - says Dr. Ahluwalia. - Even a slight increase in blood pressure is already having a significant impact on morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular diseases. The negative effect of the impact of the rinse aid is maintained for a day so if you use them every day, the pressure is steadily increased. "

For every two points of pressure increase the risk of death from heart disease increases by 7% as found by other researchers. And the risk of dying from a stroke increased by 10%. (READ MORE)

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