{"id":7414,"date":"2023-09-14T22:24:34","date_gmt":"2023-09-14T15:24:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=7414"},"modified":"2023-09-14T22:24:34","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T15:24:34","slug":"gurunanda-coconut-mint-pulling-oil-review-honest-thoughts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=7414","title":{"rendered":"GuruNanda Coconut + Mint Pulling Oil Review: Honest Thoughts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-franchise outlines-corners relative p-[20px] mt-[30px] sm:flex sm:items-start sm:flex-row\" style=\"min-height:105.83762886598px\">\n<div class=\"article-franchise__text text-default mt-[10px] text-center inline sm:inline-block sm:mt-0 sm:text-left\"> <span class=\"italic text-gray\">With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they\u2019re betting you\u2019ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping!<\/span><span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/shop\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore the SHOP<\/a><\/span> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As someone who loves the feel of a fresh mouth but admittedly dreads the process of achieving such, I\u2019m always on the lookout for innovative oralcare to liven up the experience. In the past year alone, I\u2019ve gotten a fancy <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSHL-1112585%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.usa.philips.com%252Fc-p%252FHX9990_11%252Fsonicare-9900-prestige-power-toothbrush-with-senseiq&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fgurunanda-coconut-mint-pulling-oil-review%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.usa.philips.com\/c-p\/HX9990_11\/sonicare-9900-prestige-power-toothbrush-with-senseiq\">electric toothbrush<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSHL-1112585%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.usa.philips.com%252Fc-p%252FHX3711_20%252Fsonicare-power-flosser-oral-irrigator&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fgurunanda-coconut-mint-pulling-oil-review%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.usa.philips.com\/c-p\/HX3711_20\/sonicare-power-flosser-oral-irrigator\">flosser<\/a>, upgraded my <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fshareasale.com%2Fr.cfm%3Fb%3D999%26u%3D2520112%26m%3D108406%26afftrack%3DSTMSHL-1112585%26urllink%3Dcocofloss.com%252Fproducts%252Fcocoshine&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fgurunanda-coconut-mint-pulling-oil-review%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/cocofloss.com\/products\/cocoshine\">toothpaste<\/a> and even tried an <a href=\"https:\/\/moonoralbeauty.com\/products\/led-teeth-whitening-kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/moonoralbeauty.com\/products\/led-teeth-whitening-kit\">LED whitening kit<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>As much as I love these products, though, I\u2019ve still been on the hunt for a stellar mouthwash\u2014one that\u2019s more enjoyable than the gum-stinging drugstore options we\u2019re all so accustomed to. (Because let\u2019s face it: Even the alcohol-free ones aren\u2019t super wonderful). So when I came across the unconventional <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSHL-1112585%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fgurunanda.com%252Fcollections%252Foral-care%252Fproducts%252Fcoconut-mint-formula-pulling-oil-oral-health-kit&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fgurunanda-coconut-mint-pulling-oil-review%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/gurunanda.com\/collections\/oral-care\/products\/coconut-mint-formula-pulling-oil-oral-health-kit\">GuruNanda Coconut + Mint Pulling Oil mouthwash<\/a> ($28 for pack of two), I was intrigued. Here\u2019s why this product sparked my interest\u2014and whether or not it\u2019s earned a top spot in my daily routine.<\/p>\n<h2>What sets Gurunanda Coconut + Mint Pulling Oil apart from traditional mouthwash<\/h2>\n<p>GuruNanda\u2019s Coconut + Mint Oil Pulling Oil isn\u2019t a traditional mouthwash\u2014it\u2019s a natural alternative made with just two ingredients: smooth MCT liquid coconut oil and 100 percent pure peppermint essential oil. Together, these ingredients work to neutralize and remove oral bacteria while supporting your teeth and gums in the process.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic tradition that involves swishing an oil through the teeth for up to 20 minutes. As Marc Lowenberg, DDS, cosmetic dentist at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowenberglituchykantor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow sponsored\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.lowenberglituchykantor.com\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\">Lowenberg, Lituchy &amp; Kantor\u00a0<\/a>in NYC, once explained to Well+Good, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/whiter-teeth-dentist\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/whiter-teeth-dentist\/\">oil pulling<\/a> &#8220;has been shown to reduce inflammation by combining the fat-soluble toxins found in the mouth (a byproduct of bacterial dental plaque) with sesame, sunflower, or coconut oil. Results of oil pulling include fresher breath, whiter teeth, and reduction of bleeding gums while flossing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In GuruNanda&#8217;s mouthwash, the oil used comes from coconut. \u201cCoconut oil, when pulled, acts as a \u2018soap\u2019 and cleans teeth and gums from unwanted buildup,\u201d says holistic and functional dentist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dmit.dolgov\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dmit.dolgov\/?hl=en\">Dmitry Dolgov, DMD<\/a> of <a href=\"https:\/\/thedentistlounge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/thedentistlounge.com\/\">The Dentist Lounge<\/a> in Santa Monica, California. \u201cPeppermint has antibacterial\/antiseptic properties that will help fight harmful germs and bad breath.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s this minimalist formulation that sets GuruNanda apart from drugstore brands. \u201cTraditional mouthwashes have many different artificial colors, additives, and sweeteners that can be harmful to the oral microbiome,\u201d says Dr. Dolgov. \u201cAbrasive compounds such as alcohols and peroxides can also commonly be found in [traditional] mouthwashes\u2014these can be too aggressive for our microbiome, killing both good and bad bacteria, shifting us to dysbiosis. A good mouthwash helps address inflammation and promote beneficial bacteria rather than destroying everything in its path.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While GuruNanda\u2019s Coconut + Mint Pulling Oil seems to fit this description, Dr. Dolgov admits that it does have its shortcomings. \u201cA difference also worth mentioning is the mechanism in which oil pulling and mouthwashes differ,\u201d he says. \u201cThere are good mouthwashes out there that contain more natural substances and help remineralize teeth\u2014oils do not have these ingredients. They may help support a healthy oral microbiome that can eventually lead to healing teeth but the lack of hydroxyapatite or fluoride makes this process very slow to restore decayed lesions located in the enamel.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/gurunanda-coconut-mint-pulling-oil-review\/\" current-title=\"This Natural Mouthwash Is Proven To Fix Bad Breath, So I Tried It To See How It Compares to Traditional Options\" current-image=\"GettyImages-GuruNanda-Coconut-Peppermint-Pulling-Oil-425x285.jpg\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-03-14\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/gurunanda-coconut-mint-pulling-oil-review\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/gurunanda-coconut-mint-pulling-oil-review\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/gurunanda-coconut-mint-pulling-oil-review\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>The science behind it<\/h2>\n<p>Part of what intrigued me so much about the GuruNanda Coconut + Mint Pulling Oil is the fact that it\u2019s been studied by researchers. In a single-blind crossover clinical trial executed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ellipseanalytics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ellipseanalytics.com\/\">Ellipse Analytics<\/a>, participants used the GuruNanda Coconut + Mint Pulling Oil twice daily after brushing their teeth for one week, then two different competitor mouthwashes for one week each. Volunteers reported a higher perception of whitening, breath freshness, and mouth cleanliness, as well as less dental sensitivity from using GuruNanda. As someone who loves having fresh breath, I knew I had to give it a try.<\/p>\n<h2>GuruNanda Coconut + Mint Pulling Oil put to the test<\/h2>\n<p>The GuruNanda Coconut + Mint Pulling Oil comes with a measuring cup to easily pour out a tablespoon\u2019s worth of the product. While it smells extremely minty, it has a surprisingly subtle flavor which, in my opinion, made it less satisfying to use. Even after swishing around for two minutes, as directed, my mouth didn\u2019t feel super fresh\u2014I could still taste the aftereffects of coffee in the back of my mouth. (Perhaps that\u2019s why the brand says to brush your teeth after pulling.) Either way, the product didn\u2019t burn at all, so there is that benefit\u2014but it\u2019s not enough to keep me reaching for it.<\/p>\n<p>The brand suggests working up to 10 minutes of swishing per day, so it\u2019s possible my breath would feel fresher if I committed to that\u2014as well as if I used it habitually for three weeks straight. But in all honesty, I can\u2019t see myself ever doing that because the oily texture feels unnatural to gargle with and, without the familiar burn or bold flavor, it feels unsatisfying to use. Additionally, a longer swish time would offer more time for the oil to accidentally dribble out the corner of my mouth, potentially staining my shirt in the process. That\u2019s one of the downsides of pulling oil\u2014it might help fade teeth discoloration but it can stain fabric. Because of this, I won\u2019t be keeping it in my daily routine.<\/p>\n<h2>Some things to keep in mind<\/h2>\n<p>Although GuruNanda\u2019s Coconut + Mint Pulling Oil has its perks, Dr. Dolgov points out that it may not be the best choice for daily use. \u201cAll things considered, essential oils may be a good way to control acute infection\/inflammation but one should be careful with prolonged everyday use,\u201d he says. That\u2019s because just like with the alcohols in traditional mouthwashes, essential oils like peppermint oil don\u2019t only kill bad bacteria, but the good ones we need as well. \u201cIt is best to ask your dentist,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Dr. Dolgov says that the GuruNanda Pulling Oil may be marketed for whitening, but the process of oil pulling alone doesn\u2019t whiten teeth. \u201cOil pulling does not whiten teeth\u2014it may improve the appearance of some areas by removing external stains caused by bacteria but it does not have any whitening properties,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<p>That said, if your main goal is attacking bad breath in a natural way and you\u2019re willing to commit to using it for up to 10 minutes at a time, GuruNanda\u2019s Coconut + Mint Pulling Oil could make a smart addition to your oralcare routine.<\/p>\n<div class=\"disclaimers__after_content mb-[18px] mt-[16px] pt-[16px]\">\n<div class=\"outline-earmark relative mt-[8px] pt-[10px] pl-[20px]\">\n<p>\n            Our editors independently select these products. 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