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Research has shown that there is a component inside you morning apple which may reduce its risk gum disease,
Earlier this month, the Archives of Oral Biology posted a study conducted by researchers at the Arraquara School of Dentistry of São Paulo State University in Brazil about a chemical compound called morin.
According for a statement According to the researchers, morin – which is naturally found in foods such as figs, apples, guavas and onions – has shown “strong antioxidant” and “anti-inflammatory” effects against bacteria. gum disease,
to studyThe researchers tested a morin-based powder on bacteria that simulated the effects of periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, in patients. As reported in the study, the powder was mixed with a formulation based on “sodium alginate and gellan gum” to “protect the morin from degradation.”
The results found that morin powder significantly reduced inflammation, oxidative stress and bacteria associated with various types of gum disease, such as Porphyromonas gingivalis.
However, the researchers noted that they are still working on developing a morin-based product that is safe for consumers to help prevent gum disease.
“Our goal is to provide an alternative to products currently available on the market that do not meet demand because they have some side effects reported by patients, such as changes in taste and increased tartar buildup, as well as stains on the teeth with long-term use,” said Fernanda Lorenção Brighenti, a researcher who is part of the study.
Research has found that fruits protect the health of your gums and relieve inflammation. A recent study, published in Periodontology JournalTurns out that the Mediterranean diet, which is rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes and olive oil, can reduce your risk of gum disease and inflammation by 65 percent.
It also found that a diet heavy in red meat may put you at higher risk of developing severe gum disease or systemic inflammation. Patients who did not closely follow the Mediterranean diet had more severe gum disease, especially if they frequently consumed red meat.
Professor Luigi Nibali, lead author of the study, said: “Our research shows the potential impact that a nutrient-rich, plant-rich diet can play in improving the nation’s gum health.
“There is emerging evidence regarding the role of a balanced diet in maintaining healthy periodontal status.”
Still, gum disease is very common, according to the U.S. US Centers for Disease Control and PreventionFrom 2009 to 2014, about one in 10 adults age 30 or older had “mild, moderate, or severe periodontitis,” a common type of gum disease.
Symptoms of gum disease may include red, swollen or tender gums, bleeding gums, pain when chewing, or any changes in the way your teeth fit together when you bite. The best way to prevent this is by brushing twice a day and flossing once a day and getting professional cleanings regularly.