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Scientists reveal why you should never use mouthwash after exercising

If you regularly find yourself reaching for the mouthwash, you may unknowingly be reducing the benefits of exercise, a new study has warned.

Researchers from the University of Plymouth have found that using anti-bacterial mouthwash can reduce the benefits of exercise by interfering with oral bacteria.

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