Saturday, November 26, 2005
Cranberries 'block tooth decay'
Cranberries may help prevent tooth decay and cavities, research suggests.
Scientists have found a compound in the fruit can stop bacteria from clinging to the teeth, blocking the formation of damaging plaque deposits.
However, researcher Dr Hyuan Koo warned many cranberry-containing products were loaded with sugar and consuming large amounts could lead to tooth decay.
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posted by I at 4:51 pm
