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Study Links Mediterranean Diet to Improved Gum Health

9/16/2025

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A study from King’s College London links the Mediterranean diet to better gum health and reduced inflammation.
This diet focuses on plant-based foods, healthy fats from olive oil, and limited red meat.
Participants on the Mediterranean diet had lower inflammatory markers, such as Interleukin-6 and C-reactive protein.
Increased red meat intake was associated with more severe periodontal disease.
The research suggests dietary changes may enhance traditional gum disease treatments.

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Story summary

A study from King’s College London links the Mediterranean diet to better gum health and reduced inflammation.
This diet focuses on plant-based foods, healthy fats from olive oil, and limited red meat.
Participants on the Mediterranean diet had lower inflammatory markers, such as Interleukin-6 and C-reactive protein.
Increased red meat intake was associated with more severe periodontal disease.
The research suggests dietary changes may enhance traditional gum disease treatments.