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Study Finds Direct Link Between Obesity and Bad Breath
December 14, 2007 at 7:38 PM
Obesity News
The researchers have indicated that the more overweight you are, the more likely it is that your breath will smell.
The research was led by breath expert Prof. Mel Rosenberg from the Department of Human Microbiology and The Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Sackler Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University.
It was also reported for the first time that there is scientific evidence that links bad breath to alcohol consumption.
The finding on alcohol and bad breath was not surprising because the anecdotal evidence was already there. However, the finding that correlated obesity to bad breath was unanticipated, said Prof. Rosenberg.
The study was carried out in Israel and included a sample of 88 adults of varying weights and heights. On the other hand, graduate student Tsachi Knaan, a co-author in the study, asked them at a clinic for a regular check-up to test the odor of their breath and ask questions about their daily habits.
It was concluded from the data that overweight patients were more likely to have foul-smelling breath.
This finding should hold for the general public. But we dont have any scientific evidence as to why this is the case. That will be the next step, said Prof. Rosenberg.
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