Consuming polyunsaturated fatty acids may lower the incidence of gum disease
Tuesday, October 26, 2010 - 09:21
in Health & Medicine
Periodontitis, a common inflammatory disease in which gum tissue separates from teeth, leads to accumulation of bacteria and potential bone and tooth loss. In a new study, researchers found that dietary intake of polyunsaturated fatty acids like fish oil, known to have anti-inflammatory properties, shows promise for the effective treatment and prevention of periodontitis.