3,3′-Diindolylmethane (DIM) decreased the Streptococcus mutans biofilm, a leading contributor to plaque and cavities, by 90%. A significant portion of the global population experiences persistent issues with dental plaque and cavities or will face them at some time. While toothpaste, mouthwash, and
    • surewhynotlem
      2·
      2 years ago

      If I’m reading that link correctly, you need to digest the kale to release it, so it’s not going to help your teeth. Unless it can also come out via cooking or saliva?

  • southsamurai@sh.itjust.works
    3·
    2 years ago

    Jfc, that’s a shitty headline.

    What it should say is that the chemical eradicates a high percentage of bacteria that cause plaque, leading to an overall reduction in cavities.

    Because that’s what it does, it doesn’t magically fix cavities, it doesn’t magically remove plaque.