Monday 3 September 2012

Coconut Oil Could Combat Tooth Decay: Study

Coconut oil has the ability to attack the bacteria that causes tooth decay. It could also be incorporated into commercial dental care products, say scientists. The team from the Athlone Institute of Technology in Ireland tested the antibacterial action of coconut oil in its natural state and coconut oil that had been treated with enzymes, in a process similar to digestion. The oils were tested against strains of Streptococcus bacteria which are common inhabitants ...

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