Gingivitis

Foods That May Help

Foods linked to Gingivitis in the research literature.

• Lettuce JuiceImproves

  Repeated lettuce juice consumption decreased gingival inflammation via nitrate-nitrite-NO pathway

  Source: How Not to Age

Compounds That May Help

Bioactive compounds linked to Gingivitis in the research.

• LycopeneImproves
  1 tomato/day equivalent

  Double-blind RCT: amount of lycopene in 1 tomato/day (about 1 tablespoon tomato paste) significantly reduced gingivitis within 1 week; also improved gum bleeding in periodontitis | Lycopene improved gingivitis in an RCT and showed benefits as adjunctive treatment for chronic periodontitis

  Source: How Not to Age

• Vegetable NitratesImproves

  Nitrates from greens and beets play antimicrobial role in saliva; proven in RCT to alleviate gum inflammation

  Source: How Not to Age

Sources

• How Not to Age