Cranberry Juice May Be a Boon for Oral Hygiene
The beverage also reduced acid production in adults and children, researchers said, suggesting a possible oral health benefit beyond its fruit flavor.
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Boil them, mash them, simmer them in a sauce. Whether they're sweetening a salad, garnishing a cocktail or brightening up home decor, cranberries are an iconic ingredient in holiday festivities. UIC College of Dentistry researcher Christine Wu found another reason to add these tart treats to your grocery cart: oral health.
Pure cranberry juice slows the growth of dental plaque and reduces the production of acids that wear away enamel. What did a new study show in children and adults, and why experts say more research is needed? Known for their characteristic sour taste and their use in holiday recipes, cranberries may also offer benefits for oral health. Researchers from the College of Dentistry at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) found that pure cranbe…
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