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3/9/2018 |
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Study: Wine May Fight Bacteria That Cause Cavities And Gum Disease |
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Study: Wine May Fight Bacteria That Cause Cavities And Gum Disease
by Tammy Adams
Lots of dental offices feature beverage bars so their patients can enjoy a hot cup of coffee or tea or even a bottle of water and a light snack while they wait for treatment. But a new study by the American Chemical Society (ACS) might have some dentists considering adding a selection of wine to their beverage bar offerings.
It has long been established that sipping red wine in moderation is good for your heart and even your colon. But according to a recent report published in the ACS's Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, those same wine polyphenols that help enhance your heart and colon health might also be beneficial to your oral health.
Woo-hoo!
The researchers studied the effect of two specific red wine polyphenols, as well as commercially available grape seed and red wine extracts. They were looking for how the polyphenols and the other two products reacted to the bacteria that stick to teeth and gums and cause dental plaque, cavities and periodontal disease.
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