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Oral Immunotherapy & the Microbiome
Results of a prospective and longitudinal study conducted among schoolchildren were recently published in Allergology International, describing the association between the gut microbiome and the effectiveness of oral immunotherapy (OIT) for dairy cow’s milk allergy (CMA). Thirty-two children with IgE-mediated CMA received OIT for a period of 13 months, followed by a 2-week period of…
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CoQ10 and Oral Health
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), a natural antioxidant synthesized in the body and known to enhance energy, has also received accolades for supporting oral health. With its ability to generate cell energy, CoQ10 may be able to help with proper tissue repair within the gingiva (gums).
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Dietary Nitrate & the Oral Microbiome
In 2018 a systematic review and meta-analysis of 23 eligible studies was published, examining the relationship between dietary inorganic nitrates and cardiovascular function, which reviewed studies whose primary outcome was blood pressure, along with secondary outcomes including endothelial function, arterial stiffness, platelet aggregation, and/or blood lipids. Nineteen of these studies used beetroot juice as the…
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Dietary Nitrate, the Oral Microbiome and Their Combined Impact on Cardiovascular Health
In 2018 a systematic review and meta-analysis of 23 eligible studies was published, examining the relationship between dietary inorganic nitrates and cardiovascular function, which reviewed studies whose primary outcome was blood pressure, along with secondary outcomes including endothelial function, arterial stiffness, platelet aggregation, and/or blood lipids. Nineteen of these studies used beetroot juice as the…
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CoQ10 and Oral Health
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), a natural antioxidant synthesized in the body and known to enhance energy, has recently received the spotlight for oral health. With its ability to generate cell energy, CoQ10 may be able to provide faster healing and better tissue repair within the gums.