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Wild shot in the dark but do you use regular mouthwash like Listerine, etc? I recently bought NO test strips and notice my NO levels are way lower after mouthwash.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-to-increase-nitric-oxide#section6
"Mouthwash destroys bacteria in your mouth that can contribute to the growth of cavities and other dental diseases.
Unfortunately, mouthwash kills all types of bacteria, including the beneficial ones that help produce nitric oxide.
Special bacteria in the mouth convert nitrate to nitric oxide. In fact, humans cannot produce nitric oxide from nitrate without these bacteria (41
Trusted Source
).
Research has shown that mouthwash kills the oral bacteria needed to produce nitric oxide for up to 12 hours (42
Trusted Source
, 43
Trusted Source
).
This leads to a decrease in nitric oxide production and, in some instances, an increase in blood pressure (44
Trusted Source
, 45
Trusted Source
).
The detrimental effects of mouthwash on nitric oxide production may even contribute to the development of diabetes, which is characterized by malfunctions in insulin production or action.
This is because nitric oxide also regulates insulin, which helps cells utilize the energy obtained from food after it’s digested. Without nitric oxide, insulin cannot work properly.
One study found that people who used mouthwash at least twice daily were 65% more likely to develop diabetes than those who never used mouthwash (46
Trusted Source
).
Therefore, to maintain adequate nitric oxide production, it’s best to use mouthwash sparingly.
Summary
Mouthwash kills many types of bacteria in the mouth, including the ones that help produce nitric oxide. This limits your body’s ability to produce nitric oxide, which can lead to high blood pressure and diabetes."
Or read #4 on the link so it's easier to read
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-to-increase-nitric-oxide#section6
"Mouthwash destroys bacteria in your mouth that can contribute to the growth of cavities and other dental diseases.
Unfortunately, mouthwash kills all types of bacteria, including the beneficial ones that help produce nitric oxide.
Special bacteria in the mouth convert nitrate to nitric oxide. In fact, humans cannot produce nitric oxide from nitrate without these bacteria (41
Trusted Source
).
Research has shown that mouthwash kills the oral bacteria needed to produce nitric oxide for up to 12 hours (42
Trusted Source
, 43
Trusted Source
).
This leads to a decrease in nitric oxide production and, in some instances, an increase in blood pressure (44
Trusted Source
, 45
Trusted Source
).
The detrimental effects of mouthwash on nitric oxide production may even contribute to the development of diabetes, which is characterized by malfunctions in insulin production or action.
This is because nitric oxide also regulates insulin, which helps cells utilize the energy obtained from food after it’s digested. Without nitric oxide, insulin cannot work properly.
One study found that people who used mouthwash at least twice daily were 65% more likely to develop diabetes than those who never used mouthwash (46
Trusted Source
).
Therefore, to maintain adequate nitric oxide production, it’s best to use mouthwash sparingly.
Summary
Mouthwash kills many types of bacteria in the mouth, including the ones that help produce nitric oxide. This limits your body’s ability to produce nitric oxide, which can lead to high blood pressure and diabetes."
Or read #4 on the link so it's easier to read