152. Oral Health: Is Your Mouth Silently Sabotaging Your Health? Here’s How To Fix It!

The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka

Gary Brecka

Health & Fitness

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🗓️ 27 March 2025

⏱️ 9 minutes

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Did you know that your oral health is directly linked to your heart, brain, and even lifespan? Most people stop thinking about their mouths after brushing and flossing, but your oral cavity is actually a mirror into your internal health. Your mouth isn’t just where digestion starts, it’s where disease often begins - from gum disease to heart problems to gut issues. Implement a serious oral care routine and you’ll protect far more than just your smile! Join the Ultimate Human VIP community and gain exclusive access to Gary Brecka's proven wellness protocols today!: https://bit.ly/4ai0Xwg Thank you to our partners: H2TABS - USE CODE “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4hMNdgg BODYHEALTH - USE CODE “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF: http://bit.ly/4e5IjsV BAJA GOLD - USE CODE "ULTIMATE10" FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/3WSBqUa EIGHT SLEEP - SAVE $350 ON THE POD 4 ULTRA WITH CODE “GARY”: https://bit.ly/3WkLd6E STRENGTH TRAINING EQUIPMENT - THE ULTIMATE HUMAN: https://bit.ly/3zYwtSl COLD LIFE - THE ULTIMATE HUMAN PLUNGE: https://bit.ly/4eULUKp WHOOP - GET 1 FREE MONTH WHEN YOU JOIN!: https://bit.ly/3VQ0nzW MASA CHIPS - GET 20% OFF YOUR FIRST $50+ ORDER: https://bit.ly/40LVY4y VANDY - USE CODE “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF: https://bit.ly/49Qr7WE PARKER PASTURES - PREMIUM GRASS-FED MEATS: https://bit.ly/4hHcbhc AION - USE CODE “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4h6KHAD HAPBEE - FEEL BETTER & PERFORM AT YOUR BEST: https://bit.ly/4a6glfo CARAWAY - USE CODE “ULTIMATE” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/3Q1VmkC HEALF - GET 10% OFF YOUR ORDER: https://bit.ly/41HJg6S BIOPTIMIZERS - USE CODE “ULTIMATE” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4inFfd7 Watch the “Ultimate Human Podcast” every Tuesday & Thursday at 9AM EST: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8 Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3RQftU0 Connect with Gary Brecka: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs TikTok: https://bit.ly/4coJ8fo X.com: https://bit.ly/3Opc8tf Facebook: https://bit.ly/464VA1H LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4hH7Ri2 Website: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU Merch: https://bit.ly/4aBpOM1 Newsletter: https://bit.ly/47ejrws Ask Gary: https://bit.ly/3PEAJuG Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:56 What is Oral Health? 01:31 Poor Oral Health Risks 02:44 Dangers of Vitamin D Deficiency 04:27 Oil Pulling Definition and Benefits 05:18 Oil Pulling Procedure 05:46 Practices for a Better Oral Health The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The Content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	What's happening in your mouth isn't just about cavities. It could be a window into your overall health.
0:05.2	We're diving into a topic most people overlook, and that's your oral health.
0:09.2	Most of us stop thinking about our mouths after we brush and floss.
0:12.6	The health of your gums, your teeth, your tongue, even your saliva can tell us so much about your risk for chronic disease and even how long you're likely to live.
0:21.1	Oral health is about more than just white teeth and fresh breath. Your mouth hosts a complex
0:25.3	ecosystem of over 700 species of bacteria. Your mouth isn't just where digestion starts,
0:31.0	it's where disease often begins. Oral health plays such a pivotal role in how your entire body
0:36.8	functions. Now let me leave you with some
0:38.4	easy evidence back steps to upgrade your oral health and by extension, your brain, heart,
0:43.4	gut, and even your lifespan?
1:03.5	What's happening in your mouth isn't just about cavities. It could be a window into your overall
1:08.4	health. One simple ancient practice might just be the key
1:11.7	to reducing harmful bacteria and inflammation. Welcome back to the Ultimate Human podcast, guys.
1:16.7	I'm your host, human biologist, and founder of the Ultimate Human, Gary Breka. And today,
1:21.3	we're diving into a topic most people overlook. And that's your oral health. Most of us
1:26.4	stop thinking about our mouths after we
1:28.2	brush and floss, but your oral cavity is actually a mirror into your internal health.
1:33.5	The health of your gums, your teeth, your tongue, even your saliva can tell us so much about
1:38.7	your risk for chronic disease, your inflammatory load, and even how long you're likely to live.
1:44.0	And get this. There's a fascinating ancient practice that's getting a lot of attention
1:48.1	from modern science.
1:49.5	It's called oil pulling.
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