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Thursday, June 28, 2007

To Your Health: Wine Fights Tooth Decay and Respiratory Disease

An Italian study published in the American Chemical Society's Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry suggests wine may combat tooth decay and bacteria that causes upper respiratory tract disease.

In ancient times wine was used as an antibacterial agent to treat infected wounds. In the study scientists investigated whether wine could combat harmful oral bacteria.

The study found red and white wine were effective in controlling the growth of several strains of streptococci bacteria that are involved in tooth decay and a common cause of sore throats.

1 comment:

Tony Destroni said...

"In ancient times wine was used as an antibacterial agent to treat infected wounds. In the study scientists investigated whether wine could combat harmful oral bacteria." yes your right in the ancient age they do that that is they are no dentistas but in our age now we can seek advice to them .i dont think that this wine work maybe ill get drank every day haha !. anyways informative post . i like it !