Oral/Gum health

Clinical trial supports BLIS M18’s oral health benefits

29-Jan-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Lozenges containing Streptococcus salivarius M18, branded as BLIS M18, for 30 days resulted in significant improvements in multiple measures of periodontal health, says a new study from India.

EFSA health claim opinion

EFSA backs vitamin D for bones and teeth

24-Feb-2014

Vitamin D is important for thenormal development of bones and teeth among babies, infants, children and adults, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has found in a new article 14 opinion.

BioGaia signs 5 probiotic oral health deals

29-Oct-2013

Swedish probiotic supplier BioGaia has inked distribution deals in five countries for its probiotic oral health products.

And in this news just to hand...NI mobile app is live!

19-Aug-2013 By Shane STARLING

The NutraIngredients mobile app is live and kicking all the global nutrition news you need straight into your Android or Iphone.

Spanish and Danes team up on oral probiotics

06-Mar-2013 By Shane Starling

Spanish start-up AB-Biotics has signed a deal with Danish company CMS Dental to launch a range of oral probiotics in Denmark.

Berries high anthocyanin content may not make it past the mouth, warn researchers

04-Feb-2013 By Nathan Gray

The potential health benefits from the high content of anthocyanin compounds found in many berries could be nullified by saliva in the mouth, according to new research.

Special edition: Oral health

Health claim wins drive oral health NPD

22-Aug-2012 By Shane Starling

Functional gum is the obvious stand-out when it comes to nutrition-focused oral health solutions. Some of these products may be aimed at other health conditions like satiety, but the majority focus on battling dental diseases like periodontitis, caries...

Special edition: Oral health

Assessing the oral ecosystem: New research consortium aims to define the ‘healthy’ mouth

22-Aug-2012 By Nathan Gray

Defining what constitutes ‘healthy’ is a difficult task for any nutrition researcher. And when it comes to oral health in particular, very little is known about what influences a normal healthy mouth, according the co-ordinator of a new research consortium...

Green tea may boost oral health, reduce tooth loss

17-Mar-2010 By Stephen Daniells

Drinking one cup of green tea may improve dental health and reduce the risk of loosing teeth by about 20 per cent, according to a new study from Japan.

Omega-3 may combat mouth bacteria, boost oral health

05-Feb-2010 By Stephen Daniells

The dental health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids may include anti-bacterial effects, extending the benefits beyond inflammation, says a new study from the University of Kentucky.

Green tea extracts may protect against oral cancer: Study

06-Nov-2009 By Stephen Daniells

Extracts from green tea may prevent the formation of mouth cancers in people with risk signs of the disease, according to a new study from Texas.

Study backs oral HA for joint and skin health

25-Nov-2008 By Stephen Daniells

High molecular weight hyaluronan from oral supplements does reach skin and joint tissues, supporting a role for the compound in such products, says a new study.

In search of probiotics' oral potential

14-Nov-2008 By Shane Starling

UK-based Leatherhead Food International (LFI) is seeking commercial interest for a research project that will explore the potential of probiotics to deliver oral health benefits.

Mum's vitamin D during pregnancy strengthens kid's teeth

09-Jul-2008 By Stephen Daniells

Higher intakes of vitamin D during pregnancy may lead to stronger
teeth in children, according to researchers from University of
Manitoba, Canada.

Avocados linked to cutting oral cancer

05-Sep-2007 By Alex McNally

Nutrients found in avocados may help combat oral cancer, a study
suggests.