Quantifying Bad Breath The number of participants in the studies were small, ranging from 23 to 68, with an age range between 19 and 70. Monitoring periods spanned 2 to 12 weeks.

When it comes to persistent bad breath, the types of probiotic bacteria found in fermented foods like yogurt, sourdough bread and miso soup may help ease the offending odor, a new study suggests.

Probiotic bacteria usually found in fermented foods, such as yoghurt, sourdough bread and miso soup, might help dispel the embarrassment of persistent bad breath (halitosis).

Share on Pinterest A new study suggests that four probiotics found in fermented foods can help reduce the sulphuric compounds that cause bad breath. Design by MNT; Photography by Carmen Palma ...

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But there are other bacteria in the mouth that can cause bad breath that we are trying to identify. Once the bacteria are identified, we can develop better treatments." The standard method of ...

When bacteria that release smelly compounds dominate, chronic bad breath may be one of the consequences. Many current treatments do not improve oral ecology—in fact, they might make matters worse.