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kixik@lemmy.ml to Science@lemmy.ml · 2 年前

90% Reduction: Scientists Discover Natural Molecule That Eradicates Plaques and Cavities

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90% Reduction: Scientists Discover Natural Molecule That Eradicates Plaques and Cavities

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3,3′-Diindolylmethane (DIM) decreased the Streptococcus mutans biofilm, a leading contributor to plaque and cavities, by 90%. A significant portion of the global population experiences persistent issues with dental plaque and cavities or will face them at some time. While toothpaste, mouthwash, and

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    Brb about to empty the shelves of broccoli. Both pre chopped AND whole

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      The molecule is formed during the digestion of broccoli, so unless you’re gonna put your digested broccoli back into your mouth it probably won’t have the desired effect.

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        Wait, we don’t all partake in resnacking?

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          Bulimia - twice the taste, and no calories!

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          Moo!

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            You know what? I like you.

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              I like moo, too! We can be cuddies!

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                I moould like to be your grazing buddy

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                  Let’s milk these puns for all they’re worth!

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                    You’re gonna have to beef these jokes up a notch though

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        So it seems that during the digestion in stomach acid the enzyme myrosinase is released from these plants (https://www.diindolylmethane-dim.com/formation.htm) responsible for the intermediate product DIM.

        This means we could have DIM present in acidic meals of these vegetables, like for example Kimchi

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        Looks like cows were onto something with the whole swallow and then rechew mechanic.

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      deleted by creator

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        Choppin’ broccoli

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          she chop, she chop, she chop, she chop, ahhooough

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            My childhood just came flooding back.

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