Tomatos, Periodontal Disease and Cardio Health
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Greetings,
Over 60 million Americans have cardiovascular disease. This
week's eNewsletter will focus on a very simple yet powerful
preventor of such problems and how dental problems can correlate
with cardio problems.
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An abundance of tomatoes can reduce the risk of heart disease,
particularly in people with periodontal disease. (Periodontal
disease is a disease of the gums. It is more common in people
over 30 than cavities.) Abundant in tomatoes and red colored
fruits such as red apples is a substance called lycopene. This
substance is a potent antioxidant and is one of the most commonly
found nutrients in human blood. Research suggests that lycopene
offers protection against heart disease and certain cancers,
part- icularly uterine and prostate cancers.
A study at the University of Mississippi Medical and Dental
Schools noted that periodontitis is related to the risk of
congestive heart failure, and that high intake of tomatoes may
mitigate this risk. While lycopene may help with this reduction
by reducing levels of C-reactive protein ( See our past
newsletter regarding this subject), tomatoes contain other
valuable nutrition such as folate, potassium, Vitamin C and A
along with bioflavanoids.
It also assist the body in correcting periodontal disease.
Until next week. . . .
To your health, Dr. David Orman