A brand new study at the Kyushu University in Japan showed that people who drink green tea daily had much healthier teeth and gums than those who didn't. In fact the scientist in charge of the study said that the overall health of the teeth and gums of the green tea drinkers was "superior" compared to the non green tea drinking control group. The green tea drinkers scored better in three different factors for periodontal health and overall had a much lower rate of periodontal disease. The study linked the anti-oxidant catechin with the improved dental health saying that it is a supreme inflammation fighter and anti-bacterial compound and is resposible for many of the benefits of drinking green tea.
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