Mouth rinse study probes hidden powers of nitrate

NCT ID NCT06588049

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study looked at whether using a mouth rinse with added nitrate changes the types of bacteria living in your mouth. Twenty-one healthy adults used either a nitrate rinse or plain water once daily for two weeks. Researchers measured changes in mouth bacteria, blood pressure, and saliva nitric oxide levels.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dalhousie University

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H4R2, Canada

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