Gargle with wine

Wine helps keep your mouth clean and anti-pharyngitis, besides the long-term effects that are good for the heart, preventing cancer and treating diarrhea.

According to a new study in the United States, a variety of compounds in red wine and white wine destroy the bacteria that cause oral diseases as well as sore throats. Red wine is more effective at fighting bacteria than white wine. Surprisingly, not the acid or alcohol brings the antimicrobial properties of alcohol but the synthesis of organic compounds in the drink.

After separating those compounds from alcohol, including lactic, malic, succinic and tartaric acid, researchers neutralized acidity. They found that these separated compounds were more effective than alcohol in killing 99.9% of oral bacteria and sore throats, even when used at a lower density when in alcohol.

Because this compound works better when it is separated from alcohol, equivalent to mouthwash, researchers believe that something in alcohol has reduced its antimicrobial efficacy.

However, don't rush to rinse your mouth with alcohol because the acid in the wine can damage the enamel layer.

"Taking drinks with acid in your mouth before swallowing increases the risk of tooth enamel damage," said Dr. David Bartlett at the Dental Institute. To reduce the risk, Barlett advises to wait at least 20 minutes before brushing teeth after eating acidic foods.

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