Occasional bad breath is one thing, halitosis is another. Or is it? From its odd origins as a marketing ploy to modern weight loss diets that can induce this embarrassing condition, you can learn all about bad breath in this classic episode.
# Stuff You Should Know: Halitosis
Ever wonder why bad breath is called halitosis? Josh and Chuck dive into how a clever 1920s marketing scheme by Listerine basically invented the problem so they could sell the solution. Beyond that sneaky history lesson, they explore the gross science of what actually causes bad breath—spoiler alert, it's mostly bacteria breaking down food particles in your mouth and releasing stinky sulfur gases. The guys cover everything from why garlic breath is actually gas leaking from your gut, to what mousy breath says about your liver, to practical tips for keeping your breath fresh without killing off all the good bacteria you actually need in your mouth.
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