fresh breath – Lightly scrubbing the tongue 2-3 times from the inside out can stimulate oral microbes that can convert amino acids into nitric oxide (Image: ChatGPT Generated) Tongue scraping has long been a part of traditional oral care routines, often recommended for fresh breath and a clean mouth. But can this simple habit also help with healthy aging? This idea recently gained attention when Dr. Daniel Pompa, speaking on The Model Health Show podcast, claimed that scratching the tongue stimulates bacteria involved in the production of nitric oxide – a molecule linked to blood vessel health, circulation and overall well-being.

“When you scratch your tongue, you’re actually stimulating a bacteria that helps you produce something called nitric oxide,” Dr. Pompa said.

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