Nitrate Study

Written by Kourosh Maddahi — December 02, 2021

PURPOSE

The objective of this study was to compare the effect of a mouthwash vs control rinse on salivary and plasma levels of nitrate and nitrite after dietary nitrate load. 

OVERVIEW

In this randomized, blinded cross-over study, time-resolved salivary and plasma levels of nitrate and nitrite were determined in 20 healthy volunteers after an oral intake of sodium nitrate (10 mg/kg dissolved in water). In one arm of the study, subjects rinsed with a commercially available mouthwash prior to the nitrate load; in the other they rinsed with water.  

CONCLUSION

Lumineux Oral Essentials mouthwash does not affect salivary and systemic nitrate and nitrite levels after dietary nitrate load.

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