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Scientists discover that cranberry juice may help fight tooth decay
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Why it matters for dental
Pure, unsweetened cranberry juice slowed dental-plaque regrowth and reduced acid production that damages enamel, according to researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago.
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University of Illinois Chicago researchers tested pure, unsweetened cranberry juice.
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The juice slowed regrowth of dental plaque bacteria.
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Acid production by the plaque bacteria was reduced.
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Researchers link the effect to proanthocyanidins found in cranberries.
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