Anonymous Coward User ID: 19653207
United States 09/13/2012 01:58 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Dried Licorice Root Fights the Bacteria That Cause Tooth Decay and Gum Disease, Study Finds The Rockefellers are trying to get it banned Scientists are reporting identification of two substances in licorice -- used extensively in Chinese traditional medicine -- that kill the major bacteria responsible for tooth decay and gum disease, the leading causes of tooth loss in children and adults. In a study in ACS' Journal of Natural Products, they say that these substances could have a role in treating and preventing tooth decay and gum disease. [ link to www.sciencedaily.com] |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 2667425
United States 09/13/2012 02:03 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Dried Licorice Root Fights the Bacteria That Cause Tooth Decay and Gum Disease, Study Finds Licorice tea is a staple of Chinese medicine. Have a cup a week, not too much. it can be toxic in large amounts. |
NowUNoIT User ID: 23083857
United States 09/13/2012 02:11 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Dried Licorice Root Fights the Bacteria That Cause Tooth Decay and Gum Disease, Study Finds Thank you OP! |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 19653207
United States 09/13/2012 02:13 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Dried Licorice Root Fights the Bacteria That Cause Tooth Decay and Gum Disease, Study Finds
Licorice tea is a staple of Chinese medicine. Have a cup a week, not too much. it can be toxic in large amounts.
Quoting: Anonymous Coward 2667425 no its not toxic that's a lie. It only lowers your potassium if you supplement you are fine. No toxins in licorice root. The pharmaceutical companies are trying to protect their steroid products to the Rheumatoid arthritis industry. |
grasptheuniverse
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Australia 09/13/2012 03:46 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Dried Licorice Root Fights the Bacteria That Cause Tooth Decay and Gum Disease, Study Finds  caz |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 19653207
United States 09/13/2012 02:15 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Dried Licorice Root Fights the Bacteria That Cause Tooth Decay and Gum Disease, Study Finds |
fleshette
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Canada 09/13/2012 02:25 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Dried Licorice Root Fights the Bacteria That Cause Tooth Decay and Gum Disease, Study Finds Use it carefully if you already have high blood pressure.
Also good to chew on if you're quitting smoking. |