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George Hyde

Probiotic bacteria may mask bad breath, but can’t fix it

Experts say probiotic bacteria may mask halitosis. Photo: Getty

We’ve all suffered from bad breath at some stage. But for many people, it’s a daily struggle and one they grapple with to find a treatment or cure.

Probiotic bacteria found in fermented foods, such as yoghurt, sourdough bread, and miso soup, are the latest remedies being touted as a potential way to dispel the embarrassment of persistent bad breath (halitosis).

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