Sunday, January 23, 2022

Bioactive compounds in cranberry juice can help prevent tooth decay

Cranberry constituents may be the source of several health benefits linked to their consumption.

Researchers at the University of Rochester have published information showing that the cranberry may be effective at preventing tooth decay.

The research focuses on the inhibiting effect of some compounds found inside the cranberry against a key bacterium blamed in the formation of cavities.

Proanthocyanidin, a chemical compound present in cranberries, inhibits the harmful bacterial from clinging to the teeth.
Proanthocyanidins, also called condensed tannins are oligomers and polymers of monomeric flavonoids. More specifically, they are polyflavans, condensed molecules of those flavonoids with a saturated ‘C’ rings.

These components inhibit acid production and protect the teeth from periodontal disease by preventing the growth of plaque.

Good oral hygiene, along with the consumption of cranberries, disrupts the pathogenic mechanism of dental caries and generally makes for good dental health.
Bioactive compounds in cranberry juice can help prevent tooth decay

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