Green Tea Reduces Inflammation, Increases Periodontal Health

Green Tea Reduces Inflammation

Green tea – a beverage already touted to have numerous health benefits, including boosting weight loss and improving heart health – can put another notch in its belt.

A 2009 study published by the Journal of Periodontology, uncovered yet another benefit of green tea consumption. In a study conducted at Kyushu University in Fukuoka, Japan, researchers found that drinking green tea may promote healthy teeth and gums. Researchers studied the gum health of 940 men and found that those who often consumed green tea had better periodontal health than those who consumed it less.

Green Tea Anti-Inflammatory Properties

Researchers suspect that green tea’s anti-inflammatory properties contribute to periodontal health. Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the gums and bone supporting the teeth. This inflammatory condition is fueled by an overgrowth of harmful bacteria in the mouth.

This is big news, as periodontal disease has been associated
with the progression of other diseases such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

In addition to green tea, oral probiotics can help keep harmful bacteria in check by supporting the population of beneficial bacteria in the mouth. These beneficial bacteria compete with
the harmful bacteria for both nutrients and space on the teeth and below the gum line, effectively pushing out harmful bacteria.

With periodontal disease becoming more and more common as we age, pairing oral care probiotics with green tea sounds like a good plan for great health!

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