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kixik@lemmy.ml to Science@lemmy.ml · 2 years ago

90% Reduction: Scientists Discover Natural Molecule That Eradicates Plaques and Cavities

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90% Reduction: Scientists Discover Natural Molecule That Eradicates Plaques and Cavities

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3,3′-Diindolylmethane (DIM) decreased the Streptococcus mutans biofilm, a leading contributor to plaque and cavities, by 90%. A significant portion of the global population experiences persistent issues with dental plaque and cavities or will face them at some time. While toothpaste, mouthwash, and

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    I was curious about which compound and where it occurs, the article didn’t contain the latter. This is the compound’s Wikipedia article which provides that info: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/3,3’-Diindolylmethane

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      found in cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and kale.

      That explains a lot

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        Brb about to empty the shelves of broccoli. Both pre chopped AND whole

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          The molecule is formed during the digestion of broccoli, so unless you’re gonna put your digested broccoli back into your mouth it probably won’t have the desired effect.

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            Wait, we don’t all partake in resnacking?

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              Moo!

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                You know what? I like you.

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                  I like moo, too! We can be cuddies!

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        Oui chef! I also found that its already being sold as a dietary supplement interesting.

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          Kale or the molecule?

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            The molecule.

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        Even a 90% chance of a reduction in cavities and plaque could not get me to eat kale.

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