A new research study has found that a simple mouth rinse with saline water can help detect the risk of heart disease. The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Oral Health, found that high white blood cells in the saliva is linked to poor flow-mediated dilation.
For the study, a total of 28 people were recruited. The participants were between 18 and 30 years of age. "The participants were healthy, non-smoking individuals with no history of CVD or other comorbidities. Participants did not regularly use any medication that is known to influence the cardiovascular system. Individuals with a history of hypertension or a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30 kg/m2 were excluded due to their known independent influences on cardiovascular function," the researchers have said.
