Vitamin C and its Indirect Role in Relieving Bad Breath
By Kim Dae-bok, Director of Hyeundang Clean Oriental Medicine Clinic
Published in Tax and Finance News
Introduction
Individuals dealing with bad breath often seek various treatment methods. During my consultations for bad breath, I frequently encounter inquiries about the connection between foods containing vitamin C and this oral condition. In essence, vitamin C indirectly aids in alleviating bad breath. It can help minimize the presence of bad breath resulting from gastrointestinal diseases or gum disease.
The Importance of Vitamin C
Insufficient intake of vitamin C puts individuals at risk of scurvy, causing gum swelling and bleeding. Additionally, it increases the likelihood of subcutaneous and tissue bleeding, joint pain, and anemia. Poor oral hygiene practices further elevate the chances of bad breath. Since the body does not naturally produce vitamin C, consumption of foods rich in this nutrient can mitigate these risks. Moreover, the antioxidant properties of vitamin C contribute to its potential in eliminating odors.
Link to Gastrointestinal Diseases
In certain cases, bad breath can stem from chronic gastritis. A significant cause of gastritis is the presence of Helicobacter pylori. Vitamin C, a non-toxic antioxidant, effectively eliminates excessive harmful oxygen radicals within the body. A stronger immune system facilitated by vitamin C can effectively combat the growth and infection of Helicobacter pylori, thereby preventing gastrointestinal diseases. Notable fruits and vegetables abundant in vitamin C include strawberries, tangerines, persimmons, kiwis, lemons, and oranges.
Oriental Medicine Perspective
In the realm of Oriental medicine, gastrointestinal diseases, including those affecting the biliary tract, are categorized as psychogenic, supranasal, or hepatobiliary. Bad breath is also viewed as a psychological issue, often associated with spleen dysfunction and weakened liver and bile functions.
Treatment Approaches
Prescription methods involve herbal decoctions and acupuncture to stabilize the nerves, enhance energy and blood circulation, and strengthen heart and spleen functions. However, treatment approaches for gastrointestinal diseases vary due to differences in composition and progression. For bad breath caused by gastrointestinal issues, a combination of direct treatment with herbal medicine and the use of vitamin C-rich foods as supplements can yield synergistic effects.
About the Author
- Kim Dae-bok is the Director of Hyeundang Pure Oriental Medicine Clinic.
- Former Adjunct Professor at the College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University.
- Former advisory member of MBC Health Plus.
- Holds Master’s Degrees and a Ph.D. from Daejeon University College of Oriental Medicine.
- Published a paper on a retrospective study of 469 cases of patients with bad breath.
- Author of the book “Bad Breath, Cured in One Month.”
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(Tax and Finance News = Kim Dae-bok, director of Hyeundang Clean Oriental Medicine Clinic) People who are worried about bad breath are looking for different treatment methods. During my bad breath consultations, I often receive questions about the relationship between foods containing vitamin C and bad breath. In conclusion, vitamin C indirectly helps relieve bad breath. It can help relieve bad breath caused by gastrointestinal disease or gum disease.
If you don’t have vitamin C, you are at risk of scurvy, which causes gums to swell and bleed. There is also a high possibility of subcutaneous bleeding, tissue bleeding, joint pain, and anemia. Poor oral hygiene also increases the chances of bad breath. Vitamin C is not produced in the body. Therefore, eating foods containing vitamin C can reduce this risk, and an odor-eliminating effect can be expected due to the antioxidant effect.
There are also cases of bad breath caused by chronic gastritis. One of the causes of gastritis is Helicobacter pylori. Vitamin C, a non-toxic antioxidant, removes excess harmful oxygen radicals in the human body. A body with a stronger immune system effectively prevents the growth and infection of Helicobacter pylori, which causes gastrointestinal diseases. This is where vitamin C can help. Representative fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C include strawberries, tangerines, persimmons, kiwis, lemons and oranges.
In Oriental medicine, gastrointestinal diseases, including diseases of the biliary tract that occur when waste products decay, are divided into psychogenic, supranasal, and hepatobiliary. Bad breath is also considered a psychological problem, less functioning of the spleen, and weakening of the liver and bile tree.
Prescriptions include decoctions and acupuncture to stabilize nerves, communicate energy and blood, and strengthen the functions of the heart and spleen. However, the treatment method for the same gastrointestinal disease is different due to differences in composition and progression Bad breath caused by gastrointestinal disease can be expected to have a synergistic effect by directly treating bad breath caused by gastrointestinal disease with herbal medicine and use vitamin C -containing foods as supplements.
[프로필] Kim Dae-bok, Director of Hyeeundang Pure Oriental Medicine Clinic
• Former Adjunct Professor, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University
• Former MBC Health Plus advisory member
• Master’s Degrees/Ph.D. from Daejeon University College of Oriental Medicine
• Paper: A retrospective study on 469 cases of patients with bad breath
• Book: Bad breath, cured in one month
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