Can probiotics improve bad breath? Original paper

In this meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, supplementation with probiotics reduced the severity of bad breath in adults.

This Study Summary was published on April 3, 2023.

Quick Summary

In this meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, supplementation with probiotics reduced the severity of bad breath in adults.

What was studied?

The effect of supplementation with probiotics on the severity of halitosis (bad breath) and the levels of volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs; compounds that cause halitosis).

The VSCs studied were hydrogen sulfide, methyl mercaptan, and dimethyl sulfide. The secondary outcomes were tongue coating scores (TCS) and plaque index (PI).

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Who was studied?

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How was it studied?

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What were the results?

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This Study Summary was published on April 3, 2023.