During fasting, people may drink less water, chew less and produce less saliva. With longer carbohydrate restriction, ketone compounds with a characteristic smell may also appear.
What can help?
- drink water regularly if fasting rules and health allow,
- clean the tongue thoroughly,
- brush and clean between the teeth,
- limit smoking and excess coffee,
- treat gum disease.
Oil pulling may provide a clean feeling, but it does not replace hygiene or address a metabolic cause of odour.
Read about oil pulling and breath and the Elixio oil ritual.
FAQ
Does the smell mean illness?
Not always, but a sudden, strong or unusual odour with general symptoms requires consultation.
Is mint toothpaste enough?
It may mask the smell, but the cause still needs to be addressed.
