Helicobacter pylori is listed as a definitive carcinogen! Can "Anti-Ghost Toothpaste" be removed? Don't believe it!

The United States lists Helicobacter pylori as a definitive carcinogen

Toothpaste can't prevent the "ghost" in the stomach

Reporter Of this newspaper, Yan Sheng

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Recently, the topic of Helicobacter pylori has been frequently searched. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released the 15th edition of the Carcinogens Report, in which chronic infection with Helicobacter pylori is listed as a definitive carcinogen. The infection rate of Helicobacter pylori in China is about 50%, and Helicobacter pylori is extremely common in daily life. In order to prevent infection, there are some "anti-Helicobacter pylori" toothpaste products on the market that are quite popular. However, the State Food and Drug Administration recently pointed out in an article on its official website that toothpaste claims to be "anti-Helicobacter pylori" lack scientific basis.

Toothpaste is not a medicine that cannot treat diseases

Helicobacter pylori is a microaerobic gram-negative bacillus that spirals and is a bacterium capable of colonizing the human stomach for a long time and causing chronic inflammation, which can be transmitted by "mouth-to-mouth" and "fecal-oral transmission".

Yan Xuemin, attending physician of the Department of Gastroenterology of Peking Union Medical College Hospital, said in an interview with the media that Helicobacter pylori infection is the main cause of gastritis and peptic ulcer, and it is also a high risk factor for stomach cancer.

The World Health Organization reports that the risk of stomach cancer in people infected with Helicobacter pylori can increase by 2 to 3 times, while in developing countries, about 63% of stomach cancer cases are associated with Helicobacter pylori infection. In addition, the "combat effectiveness" of Helicobacter pylori is also very strong. In addition to the gastric mucosa, human saliva, plaque and feces have the "figure" of Helicobacter pylori, known as the "ghost" in the stomach.

In China, Helicobacter pylori infection "one person gets sick, the whole family infection" is not uncommon, mainly because the family meal system makes Helicobacter pylori infected through saliva.

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Toothpaste with "anti-Helicobacter pylori" effects

Can infections really be prevented?

The State Food and Drug Administration recently pointed out on its official website that toothpaste is not a drug and cannot replace drugs to treat diseases. If you have a medical condition, it is recommended to follow your doctor's advice.

Toothpaste refers to a semi-solid preparation that acts on the surface of human teeth in the form of brushing teeth and plays an auxiliary cleaning role. Toothpaste has the effect of beautifying and protecting teeth and surrounding tissues.

According to the Regulations on the Supervision and Administration of Cosmetics, which came into effect on January 1, 2021, toothpaste is managed with reference to the provisions of ordinary cosmetics; after the efficacy evaluation of toothpaste in accordance with national standards and industry standards, it can be claimed to have the effects of preventing caries, inhibiting dental plaque, anti-dentin sensitivity, and alleviating gum problems.

Toothpaste cannot express or imply medical effects, and cannot make false or misleading claims of efficacy.

"Anti-ghost" toothpaste lacks a basis

Commonly used is not conducive to oral health

The State Food and Drug Administration also pointed out in the article that toothpaste claims to be "anti-Helicobacter pylori" lack scientific basis. Helicobacter pylori is mainly present in the human stomach, and there is no evidence that brushing teeth by using toothpaste can affect Helicobacter pylori present in the stomach.

In addition, studies have shown that helicobacter pylori that may be present in the mouth is mainly concentrated in saliva and plaque.

The association of Helicobacter pylori in the oral cavity with digestive diseases such as periodontal disease, bad breath, and stomach cancer is not supported by evidence-based medical evidence.

The oral cavity is a complex environment in which multiple bacteria and other microorganisms coexist. Products such as toothpastes that claim to have "anti-Helicobacter pylori" may have added broad-spectrum bacteriostatic agents. If a large number of broad-spectrum bacteriostatic agents are used for a long time, it may also lead to disorders of the oral flora, which is not conducive to oral health.

Some merchants often take advantage of consumers' fear of stomach cancer to promote goods with false efficacy promotions. In order to evade supervision, some "anti-ghost toothpaste" packaging is written with "mechanical font size" and "elimination number", and the batch number is also advertised.

In fact, the "elimination number" refers to the health batch number approved by the local health department, which does not have any curative effect and belongs to the category of sanitation and disinfection; "mechanical name" refers to the medical device filing number, and the mechanical product number is a low degree of risk, and the implementation of national conventional management can ensure its safety and effective medical devices.

Toothpaste is generally a "makeup size". These lot sizes do not prove that toothpaste itself has the efficacy of preventing Helicobacter pylori infection.

It is important to stay away from good Habits of Helicobacter pylori

Although your health is at risk after contracting Helicobacter pylori, you don't have to be overly nervous. Even if infection with Helicobacter pylori is confirmed, the vast majority of people can achieve bacterial eradication with oral medication within two weeks. In addition, germs do not necessarily need to be eradicated, insufficient treatment or overtreatment is harmful, and the general population without obvious clinical symptoms does not have much need to treat.

If you want to test whether you are infected with Helicobacter pylori, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital for stool Helicobacter pylori antigen test or C-13 urea breath test. If gastroscopy is performed, rapid urease testing can be used to detect Helicobacter pylori infection and to observe the presence of gastritis, gastric ulcers, stomach cancer, etc. Li Jing, attending physician of the Health Medicine Department of Peking Union Medical College Hospital, suggested that people with stomach diseases must undergo sterilization treatment.

The high infection rate of Helicobacter pylori in China may be related to the habit of sharing meals. To stay away from Helicobacter pylori, it is especially important to develop good lifestyle habits.

Yao Ying, deputy chief physician of the Department of Gastroenterology of Kunming Yan'an Hospital, suggested:

Wash your hands before and after meals: Wash your hands with emphasis on cleaning the crevices in the palms, backs of your hands, and fingertips, so as not to leave a chance for Helicobacter pylori infection.

Food should be sterilized by high temperatures: Helicobacter pylori is not heat-resistant, water must be boiled to drink, meat must be cooked to eat, milk must be sterilized to drink.

Less irritation to the stomach: eat less irritating foods, eat less and eat more meals, do not smoke, do not drink alcohol, nutritionally balanced, chew carefully and swallow slowly.

It is recommended to divide meals: patients with infections at home should choose to use chopsticks until they are completely cured.

Mouth-to-mouth feeding is prohibited: Be sure to avoid mouth-to-mouth feeding your child.

Regular change of dental appliances: It is recommended to use mouthwash and bacteriostatic toothpaste for a period of time to relieve oral inflammation; toothbrush is changed once every three months.

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Edit || Swallow sound Wan Tao

The duty director || Fan Hongbo