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October 29 2000
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Bee Propolis Fights Dental Plaque

 

Bee propolis helps prevent the formation of dental plaque, according to new research. This effect seems to be due to its ability to inhibit the activity of certain enzymes, which synthesize glucans from sucrose.

  • Researchers analyzed propolis extracts, from samples obtained from 2 different regions in Brazil and analyzed the activity of enzymes exposed to the extracts.

  • The propolis effectively inhibited the activity of the enzymes from 45% to 95% at concentrations between 0.75 and 3.0 mg of propolis/ml.

  • The study's authors note that propolis has been used for thousands of years in folk medicine.

They also note that the active compound in propolis responsible for this anti-plaque effect, is unknown and attempts should be made to identify it.

Caries Research September-October, 2000;34:418-426



Dr. MercolaDr. Mercola's Comments:
Bee propolis has very powerful antimicrobial actions and putting it in toothpaste is quite a novel application. Dental hygiene is an important part of staying healthy and this seems like it might be a good tool to help facilitate that. Sure seems much better than fluoride.

However, do not forget that a high sugar and grain diet is what causes the bugs to become active to begin with. So even if propolis were an incredible agent, it would be far better to take a proactive approach and head off the bugs at the start by following the diet I recommend.

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