For some reasons, some individuals experience more bad breath while fasting. This situation can actually negatively affect the individual's quality of life and social activities.
Bad breath that occurs while fasting may be caused by the person's own mistakes or it may be metabolic or physical.
- The individual's mouth and teeth inadequate and neglectful care
- Tooth decay, mouth sores, gum diseases
- Infections in the sinuses
- Cold and flu infections
- Throat infections
- Smoking
- Alcohol consumption
- Heavy spicy and fatty foods consumed at iftar and sahur
- Increased stomach problems
- Diseases in the digestive system
- Some metabolic disorders (diabetes, insulin resistance, hypoglycemia, etc.)
- Ketone bodies formed by burning fat due to long-term fasting cause an acetone-like odor in the breath.
- Not getting up at sahur and staying hungry for a longer time by eating a single meal
- Consumption of food too quickly, swallowing food without chewing thoroughly
- Cola and carbonated drinks for individuals with stomach problems Consumption
- Applying a slimming diet while fasting and eating food consumption well below the body's needs
- Excessive food consumption
- Some medications used and their side effects
- Consuming too much tea and coffee causes the aroma of these drinks to remain in the mouth during fasting.
- Individuals who want to get rid of bad breath while fasting should identify these reasons and take precautions.
Bad breath caused by long-term hunger can be prevented by choosing the right foods consumed at iftar and sahur (fibre foods that pass into the blood slowly and continue to be digested for a long time, whole wheat bread and its derivatives), increasing water consumption, consuming quality protein sources (meat, eggs, milk), making sure to eat before sahur. Getting up and regular food consumption reduces the formation of ketone bodies, especially as a result of starvation.
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