Nutrition Action Healthletter, October 1st, 2004
Getting enough vitamin D may keep your gums healthy, according to a study of more than 11,000 people.
Researchers measured how much the participants' gums were attached to their teeth. (Separated gums are a sign of periodontal disease, which can lead to tooth loss.) Among people aged 50 or older, those with lower levels of vitamin D in their blood lost 27 percent (men) and 23 percent (women) more gum attachment than those with higher levels.
The researchers suggest that vitamin D works by curbing inf...
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