A new study links high intake of sugary and high-glycemic foods to an unhealthy oral microbiome in postmenopausal women.
Researchers analyzed diet and subgingival plaque samples from over 1,200 women in the Women’s Health Initiative.
Higher carbohydrate and sugar consumption was associated with less diversity and harmful shifts in oral bacteria.
Specific problem bacteria, including Streptococcus mutans linked to cavities, were more abundant with poor diets.
The findings suggest diet may impact systemic health through its effect on oral bacteria, underscoring the mouth-body connection.
Beyond the gut: The critical, overlooked ecosystem in our mouths
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