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Episode 3154:

Kayla McDonell examines the science behind coconut oil’s role in oral hygiene, especially its traditional use in oil pulling. She separates myth from evidence, showing how this natural remedy may help reduce bacteria and plaque while reminding readers that it should complement, not replace, professional dental care.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/coconut-oil-and-teeth

Quotes to ponder:

“Coconut oil has been used for thousands of years as a natural remedy for many health conditions.”

“Oil pulling is an age-old practice where you swish oil around in your mouth to kill bacteria and promote oral hygiene.”

“While oil pulling with coconut oil may reduce harmful bacteria, plaque, and gingivitis, it should never replace standard dental care.”

Episode references:

American Dental Association: https://www.ada.org

National Institutes of Health - Oil Pulling and Oral Health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5198813/

Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/journal-of-traditional-and-complementary-medicine

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