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90% Reduction: Scientists Discover Natural Molecule That Eradicates Plaques and Cavities

scitechdaily.com 90% Reduction: Scientists Discover Natural Molecule That Eradicates Plaques and Cavities

3,3′-Diindolylmethane (DIM) decreased the Streptococcus mutans biofilm, a leading contributor to plaque and cavities, by 90%. A significant portion of the global population experiences persistent issues with dental plaque and cavities or will face them at some time. While toothpaste, mouthwash, and

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I was curious about which compound and where it occurs, the article didn't contain the latter. This is the compound's Wikipedia article which provides that info: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/3,3'-Diindolylmethane
- found in cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and kale.
  
  That explains a lot
  
  Oui chef! I also found that its already being sold as a dietary supplement interesting.
  
  Kale or the molecule?
  
  The molecule.
  
  Brb about to empty the shelves of broccoli. Both pre chopped AND whole
  
  The molecule is formed during the digestion of broccoli, so unless you're gonna put your digested broccoli back into your mouth it probably won't have the desired effect.
  
  Wait, we don't all partake in resnacking?
  
  Bulimia - twice the taste, and no calories!
  
  Moo!
  
  You know what? I like you.
  
  I like moo, too! We can be cuddies!
  
  I moould like to be your grazing buddy
  
  Let’s milk these puns for all they’re worth!
  
  You're gonna have to beef these jokes up a notch though
  
  Looks like cows were onto something with the whole swallow and then rechew mechanic.
  
  So it seems that during the digestion in stomach acid the enzyme myrosinase is released from these plants (https://www.diindolylmethane-dim.com/formation.htm) responsible for the intermediate product DIM.
  
  This means we could have DIM present in acidic meals of these vegetables, like for example Kimchi
  
  Even a 90% chance of a reduction in cavities and plaque could not get me to eat kale.
  
  If I'm reading this right, it's a digested form of something else in those vegetables. So adding broccoli to toothpaste isn't going to cut it. (Although I'm sure some brand on IG is already manufacturing that)

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