Halitosis, commonly known as bad breath, can be influenced by several factors, including diet, oral hygiene, and underlying health conditions. Supplements can play a role in managing halitosis through various mechanisms.

1. Lemon Essential Oil (LEO)

   • LEO has been shown to inhibit the growth of salivary bacteria and reduce the production of volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs), which contribute to halitosis¹.

2. Probiotics

   • Probiotics, particularly species like Lactobacillus and Weissella, can help manage oral health and reduce halitosis by decreasing the bacterial colonization in the mouth²³⁴. Studies indicate that probiotics can improve bad breath by altering the microbial environment in the oral cavity.

3. Zinc Supplements

   • Zinc is effective in maintaining oral health and reducing halitosis. It works by inhibiting the production of VSCs and contributing to overall oral hygiene⁵⁶.

4. Green Tea Extract

   • Green tea extract can help reduce bacterial activity in the mouth, which may in turn help to manage halitosis⁷.

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Footnotes

1. Li Ma, "Effect of lemon essential oil on halitosis," PubMed Central, 2022. ↩

2. Nansi López-Valverde, "Role of Probiotics in Halitosis of Oral Origin," NCBI, 2021. ↩

3. Hee-seung Han, "Improvement of halitosis by probiotic bacterium," NCBI, 2023. ↩

4. M. Karbalaei, "Alleviation of halitosis by use of probiotics," NCBI, 2023. ↩

5. Anne Marie Uwitonze, "Zinc Adequacy Is Essential for the Maintenance of Optimal Oral Health," NCBI, 2020. ↩

6. Alessandro Di Cerbo, "Therapeutic Effectiveness of a Dietary Supplement for Management of Halitosis in Dogs," NCBI, 2015. ↩

7. Abdolhossein Moghbel, "Evaluation of the Effect of Green Tea Extract on Mouth Bacterial Activity," NCBI, 2012. ↩