But this was debunked later.
For anyone searching for another
reason to enjoy a glass of red wine with dinner, here’s a good one: A
new study has found that red wine, as well as grape seed extract, could
potentially help prevent cavities. They say that their report, which
appears in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, could lead to the development of natural products that ward off dental diseases with fewer side effects.
M. Victoria Moreno-Arribas and colleagues explain that dental
diseases are extremely common throughout the world. Cavities,
periodontal disease and tooth loss affect an estimated 60 to 90 percent
of the global population. The problems start when certain bacteria in
the mouth get together and form biofilms, which are communities of
bacteria that are difficult to kill. They form plaque and produce acid,
which starts damaging teeth. Brushing, fluoride in toothpaste and water
and other methods can help get rid of bacterial plaques, but the effects
are limited. In addition, currently used antimicrobial rinses can
change the color of the gums and alter taste, so people are less likely
to use them for as long as they should. Some research has suggested that
polyphenols, grape seed extract and wine can slow bacterial growth, so
Moreno-Arribas’ team decided to test them under realistic conditions for
the first time.They grew cultures of bacteria responsible for dental diseases as a biofilm. They dipped the biofilms for a couple of minutes in different liquids, including red wine, red wine without the alcohol, red wine spiked with grape seed extract, and water and 12 percent ethanol for comparison. Red wine with or without alcohol and wine with grape seed extract were the most effective at getting rid of the bacteria.
See what you doctor thinks.
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