Blueberry extract can treat periodontitis
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Last Update: 2015-09-21
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Source: Internet
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Author: User
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Scientists at Laval University in Quebec, Canada, have found that extracts from wild blueberries help prevent plaque formation, the US Technology Daily reported recently The researchers tested the resistance of blueberry extract to bacteria, and the results showed that polyphenol rich blueberry extract successfully inhibited the growth of Fusobacterium nucleatum (the main bacterial species related to periodontitis) According to the researchers, they are developing an oral device that can help treat periodontitis by slowly releasing the extract after deep cleaning.
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