Thursday, June 09, 2005

Raisins may fight cavities and gum disease - study - Yahoo! News

Well here is a surprise....Riasins may be good for your teeth afterall!

Raisins may fight cavities and gum disease - study - Yahoo! News: "They may be sweet and sticky but raisins contain compounds that suppress bacteria responsible for cavities and gum disease, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday.

While the researchers have not shown that people who eat raisins have healthier mouths, they identified five compounds known as phytochemicals in raisins that can be beneficial for teeth and gums."

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