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A randomised study in young subjects of the effects of eating extra fruit or nuts on periodontal inflammation.

Sara FridellEdvin StrömChristian AgebrattPer LeandersonHans GuldbrandFredrik H Nystrom
Published in: BDJ open (2018)
A large increase of fruit intake, compared with nuts, had a favourable effect on periodontal status in some respects, despite the high sugar contents. To search for potential protective micronutrients in fruit that protect the teeth could be an aim for further research.
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