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Mujumat@lemmy.worldM to Everything Science@lemmy.world · 2 years ago

90% Reduction: Scientists Discover Natural Molecule That Eradicates Plaques and Cavities

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90% Reduction: Scientists Discover Natural Molecule That Eradicates Plaques and Cavities

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Mujumat@lemmy.worldM to Everything Science@lemmy.world · 2 years ago
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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
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    This is basically saying kale is good for you:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3,3'-Diindolylmethane

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      If I’m reading that link correctly, you need to digest the kale to release it, so it’s not going to help your teeth. Unless it can also come out via cooking or saliva?

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    Jfc, that’s a shitty headline.

    What it should say is that the chemical eradicates a high percentage of bacteria that cause plaque, leading to an overall reduction in cavities.

    Because that’s what it does, it doesn’t magically fix cavities, it doesn’t magically remove plaque.

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    Aaannnd it’s gone 😐

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