Periodontitis, or gum disease, can put people at risk for heart and lung diseases down the road. Researchers analyzed the whole grain and refined grain intake of 7,753 adults in the US and measured which of those adults had gum disease. Those eating the most whole grains and those who had the greatest ratio of whole grains to refined grains had a lower risk of gum disease. Specifically, every one-ounce serving of whole grains was linked with an 11 percent lower risk of gum disease.
Int J Food Sci Nutr. 2024 Nov 4:1-11. doi: 10.1080/09637486.2024.2420265. Online ahead of print. (Guo S et al.)
Source: Oldways Whole Grains Council
