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Does Black Tea Help Prevent Cavities? New studies, funded by the Tea Trade Health Research Association, found several doses of black tea every day not only reduced plaque build-up but also helped control bacteria. We found that the black tea infusion can inhibit or suppress the growth of bacteria that promotes cavities and affect their ability to attach to tooth surfaces, Christine Wu, professor of periodontics at the University of Illinois and lead researcher on one part of the study. Wu said that while earlier studies in Japan have shown the cavity-fighting benefits of green tea, known for its rich antioxidants, her team chose to focus on black tea, which is more popular in western culture. The research.......................... read more here: potteryposts.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/tea.html
Posted on: Thu, 23 Oct 2014 16:11:40 +0000

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