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Bad Breath caused by a Low Carb Diet….and how to beat it.

A low carb diet has been proven to be very effective in weigh loss, but one of the disadvantages of the diet is bad breath can occur. 

Many people on low carb diets will request the advice of their dentist about dealing with the problem of bad breath. Many patients are concerned that it is unnoticed tooth decay that may be causing the problem, but many dentists are finding that tooth decay is not the issue at all, it is actually caused by chemicals built in the body due to the lack of carbohydrates.

This is known as "ketone breath".

When you are on a low carb diet your body will burn up stored fat as fuel rather than using carbohydrates. This is what makes low carb diets so effective in losing weight. When your body fat is burned as fuel, chemicals called ketone are stored up in your body. They are then expelled through urine and breath. So you can see, while low carb diets are effective in weight loss, they can also contribute to the problem of bad breath.

Here are a few bad breath care tips for when you are on a low carb diet:

• Drink lots of fresh water
• Chew sugarless chewing gum.
• Brush your teeth and tongue after every meal.

Bad breath tends to have a negative impact on many aspects of everyday life from conversing with a co-worker to kissing your best mate. When you are trying to lose weight, you are trying to get to a point where you can feel better about yourself. If bad breath is added to the equation, self esteem can be an even a larger problem.

So if you are dieting and people are giving you a wide berth because of your breath then follow tips for a nice clean fresh breath.

But do remember, if your bad breath persists, even after the diet program is complete, you should see a physician to determine other underlying causes. Bad breath can be symptom of a serious medical condition, such as diabetes so make sure you play it safe.

 

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