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
  • ogeist@lemmy.dbzer0.com
    881·
    10 months ago

    found in cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and kale.

    That explains a lot

    • chemicalprophet@lemm.ee
      172·
      10 months ago

      Oui chef! I also found that its already being sold as a dietary supplement interesting.

    • Evilsandwichman [none/use name]@hexbear.netEnglish
      4·
      10 months ago

      There are several cruciferous vegetables I’d like to have as snacks now that I’m dieting but unfortunately as I read about it, too much cruciferous vegetables can cause health issues (bad enough that too much of unhealthy stuff can cause issues, but it turns out even the healthy stuff can cause issues (specifically thyroid related) if you have too much; you just can’t win!)

    • gregorum@lemm.eeEnglish
      62·
      10 months ago

      Even a 90% chance of a reduction in cavities and plaque could not get me to eat kale.

    • FlumPHP@programming.dev
      3·
      10 months ago

      If I’m reading this right, it’s a digested form of something else in those vegetables. So adding broccoli to toothpaste isn’t going to cut it. (Although I’m sure some brand on IG is already manufacturing that)