Gum disease is a degree of gum inflammation and formation of dental plaque, which could be prevented with blueberry.


Gum inflammation can also be known as gingivitis, which presents symptoms such red, swollen gums that can easily bleed and in the absence of proper oral hygiene, it could lead to periodontitis.

Blueberries are also sweet and nutritious. They are also low in calories, tasty and convenient to be considered as your favorite fruit.
Blueberries contain compound known as polyphenol, which aid fights food borne pathogens that are commonly associated with periodontitis.

Polyphenols are abundant micronutrients available in our diet, and potential of their role in the prevention of degenerative diseases such cardiovascular and cancer diseases are quite effective. The health benefits of polyphenols depend on the amount we consume and the amount available in the body.
polyphenol inhibited the growth of bacteria and prevent bacteria from forming biofilms.
Polyphenol is also capable of fighting inflammation which it does by blocking the right biological pathway, or process which can start the condition.
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