Tag Archives: oral microbiome

Fraunhofer Spin Off PerioTrap Advances Microbiome Friendly Solutions for Gum Health

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer researchers have developed a targeted oral care technology that selectively inhibits periodontitis-causing bacteria while preserving the beneficial oral microbiome. The innovation, created at Fraunhofer IZI and commercialized by the spin-off PerioTrap, avoids the drawbacks of conventional antiseptic … Read the full press release

Microbiome changes help explain why nitrate-rich beetroot juice lowers blood pressure in older adults, University of Exeter research shows

(IN BRIEF) University of Exeter researchers found that two weeks of twice-daily, nitrate-rich beetroot juice lowered blood pressure in older adults but not in younger ones, likely because of age-specific changes in mouth bacteria. The randomized crossover study—39 participants under … Read the full press release