Saturday, June 11, 2005

Raisins may keep you from the dentist

Raisins are good for you but did you know they may keep you from the dentist?

It has been found that raisins could protect your teeth. That little snack fights the bacteria that cause gum disease & cavities. This contradicts the long held belief that all sweet food is bad for your smile.

The study by Dr Christine Wu suggests that contrary to popular belief, the chemicals in this popular snack food suppress the growth of several species of oral bacteria associated with cavities and gum disease.

Raisins contain oleanolic acid, oleanolic aldehyde, betulin, betulinic acid and 5 (hydroxymethy1)-2-fur-fural all of which slow down the growth of bacteria and also stop it sticking to teeth to form plaque which can make the teeth fall out. Dr Wu, of the University of Illinois at the Chicago College of Dentistry says, “It is mainly added sugar that contributes to the problem.” The dark colour of fruits comes from caramelisation of natural sugars during drying.

(Research was funded by the California Raisin Marketing Board.)
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