Oral/gum health

Special edition: Oral health

The A to omega-3 of oral health nutrients

22-Aug-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Oral health is much more than just calcium and vitamin D for healthy teeth, and vitamin C for healthy gums. A number of nutraceutical compounds are emerging with potential benefits for the oral cavity, from omega-3s to EGCG from green tea. But how much...

Probiotic BLIS K12 may protect against oral yeast growth

17-Apr-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements containing the probiotic BLIS K12 ingredient may inhibit the growth of the yeast responsible for oral thrush, suggests new in vitro data that supports the oral health potential of the ingredient.

Stratum expands portfolio with BLIS oral probiotics

29-Feb-2012

Stratum Nutrition has added the oral probiotics BLIS K12 and BLIS M18 to its specialty product portfolio.

Probiotic ice cream shows oral health potential: Study

01-Dec-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Eating ice cream containing probiotic strains may reduce levels of the bacteria in the mouth responsible for tooth decay, says a new study from India.

Probiotics again show oral health potential

28-Nov-2011 By Stephen Daniells

At least seven strains of lactic acid bacteria show potential oral health benefits, according to Spanish researchers.

Resveratrol may boost oral health: Cell study

26-Oct-2011 By Stephen Daniells

The benefits of resveratrol may also extend to oral health, suggests a new study which found that resveratrol may exert an antimicrobial effect and reduce levels of periodontitis–causing bacteria.

The digestive tract starts with the lips, says oral probiotics pioneer

02-Sep-2011 By Elaine Watson

The market for oral probiotics has enormous potential if consumers and food and supplement manufacturers can get their heads around the fact that the digestive tract “starts at the lips”, according to one leading player in the field.

Frutarom prepares BLIS K12 future with consumer education

08-Dec-2010 By Jess Halliday

Frutarom USA is adopting consumer marketing tactics in a bid to grow the market for its BLIS K12 probiotic, as there is currently more awareness of probiotics for gut health than in there is of chewable bacteria for oral health and immunity.

Probiotics show oral health benefits: BioGaia study

10-Nov-2010 By Stephen Daniells

Probiotic-containing lozenges may reduce levels of three different pathogens in patients with chronic periodontitis, suggests a new study that also supports benefits for inflamed gums.

Frutarom launches oral probiotic

14-Oct-2010 By Stephen Daniells

Developed from a specific strain of S. salivarius, Frutarom USA has launched a new probiotic ingredient with reported protection against cavities and dental plaque.

Satiety and oral health demands drive Asia-Pacific confectionery market

24-Jun-2010 By Mike Stones

Chocolate that suppresses appetite and delivers oral health benefits has been highlighted in a new survey of confectionery product launches in the Asia-Pacific region conducted by Datamonitor’s Product Launch Analytics.

Probiotic gums and candies show oral health potential

19-Apr-2010 By Stephen Daniells in Miami

Probiotic bacteria that work in the presence of saliva and various sugars could soon be reducing rates of tooth decay in gums and candies, says a leading researcher.

Green tea may boost oral health, reduce tooth loss

17-Mar-2010 By Stephen Daniells

Drinking one cup of green tea may improve dental health and reduce the risk of loosing teeth by about 20 per cent, according to a new study from Japan.

Omega-3 may combat mouth bacteria, boost oral health

05-Feb-2010 By Stephen Daniells

The dental health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids may include anti-bacterial effects, extending the benefits beyond inflammation, says a new study from the University of Kentucky.

First probiotic natural chewable for kids’ oral hygiene

27-Jan-2010 By Mike Stones

Florida-based biopharmaceutical company Oragenics has launched what it claims is the first probiotic-based natural oral care chewable designed to fight harmful oral bacteria and help to maintain tooth health for children aged 3-10.