3,3′-Diindolylmethane (DIM) decreased the Streptococcus mutans biofilm, a leading contributor to plaque and cavities, by 90%. A significant portion of the global population experiences persistent issues with dental plaque and cavities or will face them at some time. While toothpaste, mouthwash, and
  • ogeist@lemmy.dbzer0.com
    891·
    1 year ago

    found in cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and kale.

    That explains a lot

    • Evilsandwichman [none/use name]@hexbear.netEnglish
      4·
      1 year ago

      There are several cruciferous vegetables I’d like to have as snacks now that I’m dieting but unfortunately as I read about it, too much cruciferous vegetables can cause health issues (bad enough that too much of unhealthy stuff can cause issues, but it turns out even the healthy stuff can cause issues (specifically thyroid related) if you have too much; you just can’t win!)

    • FlumPHP@programming.dev
      4·
      1 year ago

      If I’m reading this right, it’s a digested form of something else in those vegetables. So adding broccoli to toothpaste isn’t going to cut it. (Although I’m sure some brand on IG is already manufacturing that)