Another Reason to Choose Green Tea

New Research Suggests Green Tea Supports Gum Health

Tea lovers aren’t the only ones who are over the moon for green tea – researchers are too!

A 2009 study published in the Journal of Periodontology reported that those who drink green tea have better gum health than those who don’t, and that those who drink more green tea have better gum health than those who drink less.

“It has been long speculated that green tea possesses a host of health benefits,” said study author Dr. Yoshihiro Shimazaki of Kyushu University in Fukuoka, Japan, as published on Science Daily . “And since many of us enjoy green tea on a regular basis, my colleagues and I were eager to investigate the impact of green tea consumption on periodontal health, especially considering the escalating emphasis on the connection between periodontal health and overall health.”

Reduced Inflammation Means Healthier Gums

Researchers believe that green tea’s ability to reduce inflammation may contribute to the study participants’ decreased levels of periodontal disease. Furthermore, researchers said that same ability to reduce inflammation might actually improve the gum health of those who drink green tea.

Researchers found that as little as one cup of green tea per day can significantly improve gum health, but that those who drink more tended to have even healthier gums.

Many researchers are looking for ways to improve periodontal health, as numerous studies have proven that poor gum health is linked to other serious health conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease and kidney disease.

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