| What ancient Chinese and Japanese believed about | | | | in all three indicators, therefore signifying a lower |
| green tea's health giving properties is being borne out | | | | instance of periodontal disease in those subjects who |
| by ongoing scientific studies, especially in weight loss, | | | | regularly drank green tea, said a Kyushu release. |
| heart health, and cancer prevention. | | | | Green tea's ability to help reduce symptoms of |
| Researchers also found that routine intake of green | | | | periodontal disease may be due to the presence of |
| tea may also help promote healthy teeth and gums, | | | | the antioxidant catechin. These findings were published |
| after analysing the periodontal health of 940 men. | | | | in Periodontology, the official publication of the |
| Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory disease | | | | American Academy of Periodontology. |
| that affects the gums and bone supporting the teeth, | | | | In a second study, researchers reported that green |
| and has been associated with the progression of other | | | | tea may provide additional benefits. Milton |
| diseases such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. | | | | Schiffenbauer of Pace University and his colleagues |
| In a recent research conducted by University Fukoka | | | | tested tea's ability to fight bacteria that cause |
| Japan, to investigate the multiple benefits of green tea,, | | | | infections such as strep throat and dental caries. They |
| male participants aged 49 through 59 were examined | | | | found that green tea extracts and |
| on three indicators of periodontal disease: periodontal | | | | polyphenols--particularly those from caffeinated |
| pocket depth (PD), clinical attachment loss (CAL) of | | | | beverages--inhibited bacterial growth. Adding these |
| gum tissue, and bleeding on probing (BOP) of the gum | | | | agents to toothpaste and mouthwash, he notes, may |
| tissue. | | | | make them more effective at combating microbial |
| Researchers observed that for every one cup of | | | | agents. |
| green tea consumed per day, there was a decrease | | | | |