According to a recent study, the antioxidants in green tea could be the key to preventing periodontal disease.
Green tea is a popular beverage choice in Asian culture. It has been around for more than 4,000 years, and is becoming more popular in the United States. Ancient Chinese and Japanese medicine consider the consumption of green tea as a reliable cure for diseases, and it is even believed that the drink can help heal wounds.
Now, recent scientific studies are starting to realize the possible health benefits of drinking green tea, especially for “weight loss, heart health, and cancer prevention.”
Based on the latest study published in the Journal of Periodontology, the official publication of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), green tea consumption has another benefit. Scientists have determined that regularly drinking green tea can also help promote healthy teeth and gums. The study monitored the periodontal health of 940 men, and the results indicate that those who regularly drank green tea had better periodontal health than those who consumed less green tea.
