systematic_review
    2018

    Efficacy of probiotics: clinical and microbial parameters of halitosis

    Unknown authors

    Published in Journal of Breath Research

    Key Findings

    Six studies, 129 subjects; two RCTs showed reduced organoleptic scores and two reduced volatile sulphur compounds, with inconsistent overlap.

    Conclusions

    Probiotics may reduce oral malodour parameters but the evidence base is small and heterogeneous.

    Supplements Studied

    Probiotics
    Probiotic

    Two studies reported a significant reduction in ORG between probiotic and placebo groups, and two studies on the basis of total VSC levels.

    Related Health Concerns

    Tongue Coating

    Study Details

    Year:2018
    Quality Score:6/10

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