 makes it more susceptible to bacterial attacks that can adversely affect your entire GI tract from end to end. Moreover, the longer the stool stays in your system, the more it attracts toxins that get drawn back into your liver, contributing to the unpleasant odour in your mouth.
4. Toxin Overload
Too many toxins in your body from the food you eat, the kind of products you use and your overall lifestyle (especially if you smoke and/or drink, etc.) can be partly responsible for your bad breath. Harmful chemicals in your system can take a toll on organs that carry out detoxification, specifically your GI tract, liver and skin. If these organs become overworked, they will be unable to properly rid your body of toxins, and this dysfunction can be evident in the stuff your body expels—including your breath.
Going back up your GI tract, a condition called xerostomia or dry mouth creates a similar effect to morning breath where overnight mouth inactivity leads to bad breath until you have performed your oral hygiene routine.
In the case of xerostomia, the drying of the mouth is a result of a decreased production of saliva associated with stress, a symptom of a disease, radiation therapy or a side effect of medication. Saliva helps in cleansing your mouth by preventing food particles from sticking to your tongue and the walls of your oral cavity. If you produce very little saliva, these food particles will remain and decay in your mouth, causing an unpleasant smell.
Bad breath may be linked to gut health in several ways. If you feel you have halitosis, do not hesitate to get in touch with an oral health expert to assist you in identifying the possible causes of the unpleasant odour in your mouth.
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