To Stop Bad Breath Or To End Up Alone

If you do not increase your water intake to compensate for the diuretic effects of the Atkins or South Beach low-carb diets, then you will develop dry mouth and not be able to stop bad breath naturally with your saliva. Depending on activity level, you will probably need to consume 2/3 ounces of water for every pound of body weight at least during the initial stage of a low-carb diet. Ketosis should diminish as you gradually re-introduce carbs into your diet and thus lessen problems with dry mouth and bad breath.