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Poor oral health doesn’t just cause bad breath.
Most diseases start in your mouth:
• Cancer
• Diabetes
• Heart disease
But 9 out of 10 dentist won’t tell you this…

Here’s everything med school doesn’t teach about oral health (& how to protect yourself):
Your mouth has its own microbiome, just like your gut.

It hosts 700+ species of bacteria.

When the balance shifts…chronic inflammation, infection, and leaky gums begin.

Your mouth becomes a gateway for disease, and this is how disease starts.
Problem #1: Disrupts nitric oxide(NO) production

Certain oral bacteria convert dietary nitrates into NO, a molecule that:

• Relaxes blood vessels
• Improves brain function
• Boosts mitochondrial performance

Mouthwash users see a 25% increase in blood pressure.
Fix #1: Protect nitrate-reducing bacteria.

Eat nitrate-rich foods like beets and arugula

Daily habits like flossing and probiotic rinses matter more than your toothpaste brand.

And of course, as we kept mentioning, stay alway from the wrong rinse. Image
If you're looking for Nitric Oxide production, this is the best one I've found:

It’s a game changer.

lvnta.com/lv_Te8mZBQFxPu…
Problem #2: You’re sterilizing your first immune barrier.

Most people use alcohol-based mouthwash, whitening kits, or antiseptic rinses.

These destroy both bad and good bacteria.

Good bacteria regulate:
• Nitric oxide (for heart health)
• pH balance
• Immune response Image
Fix #2: Preserve beneficial bacteria.

• Use salt water or xylitol rinses
• Avoid daily antiseptic mouthwash
• Oral probiotic
• Chew to stimulate saliva, which protects your gums and teeth

Antiseptic mouthwash kills species like Neisseri, raising blood pressure.
Problem #3: Systemic inflammation
When bacteria like P. gingivalis and F. nucleatum take over, they:
• Destroy gum tissue
• Enter bloodstream
• Trigger inflammatory markers
These are the same markers linked to:
• Heart disease
• Diabetes
• Alzheimer’s Image
Fix #3: Restore microbial balance
• Use oral probiotics with S. salivarius K12 and M18
• Eat more garlic, onions, and leafy greens
• Avoid frequent snacking
• Cut added sugars

Eat fiber-rich whole foods that support microbial diversity.
Problem #4: Bleeding gums

This is the same as “leaky gut”, but in your mouth.

It means your epithelial barrier is compromised.

Pathogens and LPS leak into circulation, triggering immune overdrive.

This increases systemic inflammation every time you brush or eat. Image
Fix #4: Repair your gum barrier
• Brush 2 times a day with soft bristles
• Floss daily to lower systemic inflammation
• Use a tongue scraper to reduce bacterial load
• Add zinc and vitamin C to support gum

This helps clear bad breath also.
If you're looking for Nitric Oxide production, this is the best one I've found:

It’s a game changer.

lvnta.com/lv_Te8mZBQFxPu…
When your oral health is good:

• Inflammation stays low
• Gut health improves
• Stable blood pressure
• Brain & heart function better

If your gums bleed when you brush, you already have systemic inflammation.
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Jul 18
Everyone thinks burning fat is “calories in, calories out.”

But you can’t lose belly fat if your hormones are chronically elevated.

Here's how to burn fat correctly (according to science):

1. Stop spending so much time on cardio
Chronic cardio doesn’t burn fat.

Overtraining impairs thyroid and metabolism.

It raises cortisol, breaks down muscle, and makes your body store fat long-term.

Diet accounts for ~80% of fat loss outcomes.

If you must do cardio…
Try zone 2 cardio:

• Heart rate: 60–70% of your max
• Duration: 45–60 minutes
• Frequency: 4–6 times/week

At lower heart rates, your body uses fat for fuel.
Go too hard, and it switches to carbs.
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Jul 15
Sleep is the strongest medicine on Earth.

It resets your hormones, burns fat, and cleans your brain.

Here are 8 evidence-backed ways that improve your sleep and energy:

1. WHEN you sleep matters more than sleeping 8 hours.
Your body repairs in timed phases (miss the window, lose the benefit):

• 10pm–2am:
– Muscle & tissue repair
– Immune regeneration
– Brain detox

• 1–3am:
– Liver detox
– Metabolic reset
– Bone repair

• 2–6am
– Memory consolidation
– Emotional Regulation

Don’t stay up. Image
2. Use simple, proven supplements.

• Magnesium glycinate → calms nervous system
• Glycine → enhances deep and REM sleep
• No caffeine after 2PM → reduces sleep onset latency

These compounds support your natural sleep architecture, without sedating you unnaturally.
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Jul 13
As we age we become at risk for the 4 horsemen of disease:

Cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's and heart disease.

5 health protocols everyone over 35 should know (& might save your life):

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Problem 1: Nitric oxide (NO)

NO keeps blood vessels open and flexible.

It declines from age 30, and by age 40, levels are down ~50%.

– Increases blood pressure (heart disease)
– Reduces oxygen & nutrient delivery to brain (Alzheimer’s)
– Impairs glucose transport (diabetes)
Image
Fix 1: Boost Nitric Oxide

Clinically supported methods:
• L-citrulline (3–6g/day)
• Nitrate-rich foods (beets, arugula)
• Nasal breathing (activates NO release)
• Avoiding antiseptic mouthwash (kills oral NO-producing bacteria)

Supports vascular and brain health. Image
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Jul 12
You “die” when your heart stops.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death than all forms of cancer and accidents combined.

Here’s 3 simple ways to reduce the age of your heart by 20 years:🧵
66% of heart deaths happen with no symptoms.

You don’t feel it as pain, you feel it as:

• Poor sleep
• Random anxiety
• Fatigue after small efforts
• Shortness of breath walking up stairs
• Cold hands and feet

These are signs of declining cardiovascular efficiency.
Over time, it gets worse:

• Arteries stiffen
• Inflammation builds
• Blood pressure rises
• Blood vessels clog
• Insulin resistance sets in
• Recovery slows down

Eventually, this leads to:
• Chest pain
• High blood pressure
• ED (men)
• Stroke or heart attack
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