The benefits of saliva are easy to miss—until you know how many jobs saliva actually has! Read the full episode + resources: https://becomingnatural.com/benefits-of-saliva/ In this episode, we look at how saliva helps you taste, chew, swallow, and begin digestion, while also buffering acids, supporting enamel remineralization, and helping regulate the oral microbiome. We follow the surprising nitrate-to-nitrite pathway that connects bacteria on your tongue with nitric oxide and blood-vessel function. We also look at persistent dry mouth, why medications and mouth breathing matter, and when it deserves more attention. And we explore the unusual Gospel passages where Jesus used saliva in healing and what people in the ancient world understood about it. By the end, you may never think of spit as “just spit” again. In This Episode You'll Learn: • How saliva supports enamel and helps buffer acids in the mouth • How bacteria on the tongue help convert nitrate to nitrite as part of the nitric-oxide pathway • Why medications, mouth breathing, and other factors can contribute to persistent dry mouth • Why saliva appears in several Gospel healing accounts and how people in the ancient world understood it Keep Listening Fluoride Skeptics: Hidden Truth Makes for a Safe and Healthy Life https://becomingnatural.com/fluoride-health-concerns/ This episode is educational and not medical advice. If dry mouth sticks around, or it started after a medication change, bring that to a dentist or the prescriber.

Why Spit is Surprisingly Helpful: Saliva Actually Supports a Healthy Body

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