90% Reduction: Scientists Discover Natural Molecule That Eradicates Plaques and Cavities
90% Reduction: Scientists Discover Natural Molecule That Eradicates Plaques and Cavities
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
found in cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and kale.
That explains a lot
Oui chef! I also found that its already being sold as a dietary supplement interesting.
Kale or the molecule?
The molecule.
Even a 90% chance of a reduction in cavities and plaque could not get me to eat kale.
If I'm reading this right, it's a digested form of something else in those vegetables. So adding broccoli to toothpaste isn't going to cut it. (Although I'm sure some brand on IG is already manufacturing that)