10 Home Remedies For Dry Mouth
Home Remedy #2: Avoiding Caffeine
Caffeine is a stimulant of the central nervous system. It is the commonest consumed psychoactive substance that is also legal and unregulated. It can be found in the leaves, nuts, or seeds of plants that are native to South America, Africa, and East Asia. Beverages containing caffeine can help to improve performance and reduce drowsiness.
As of 2014, as many as 85 percent of Americans consume caffeine daily. While it many have some benefits, caffeine can also cause sleep disruption, increased heart rate, higher blood pressure, and increase urine output. This means that caffeinated beverages can cause dehydration, resulting in a dry mouth.
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