Dr Zoe Williams warns of unusual cause of bad breath that smells 'eggy'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukEven when practising good oral hygiene, we can experience bad breath from time to time. An embarrassing problem, it can also signal some worrying health problems.
Tooth decay and gum disease are obvious issues can make your breath smellier than usual, but an expert warned there is another potential cause you might not have thought of.
TV doctor Zoe Williams, explained an issue that could lead to “rotten” or egg-like breath. Working in collaboration with Activia, Dr Williams revealed more about the role of the gut when it comes to bad breath. “We all suffer from bad breath from time to time – but how many of us consider that it may be down to our gut?” she said. “‘Gut breath’ can most commonly smell like something rotten, or like eggs and can vary in severity.
While it can be a sign of more serious conditions, it could be all down to the composition of our gut bacteria. “Your microbiome is made up of trillions of microorganisms that live in your gut and that communicate with the brain via the vagus nerve and by sending chemical signals.
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