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kixik ( kixik@lemmy.ml )  to Science@lemmy.ml · 3 years ago

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

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

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kixik ( kixik@lemmy.ml )  to Science@lemmy.ml · 3 years ago
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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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  • chemicalprophet ( chemicalprophet@lemm.ee ) 
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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

    • ogeist ( ogeist@lemmy.dbzer0.com ) 
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      found in cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and kale.

      That explains a lot

      • bermuda ( bermuda@beehaw.org ) 
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        Brb about to empty the shelves of broccoli. Both pre chopped AND whole

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          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.

          • Killing_Spark ( Killing_Spark@feddit.de ) 
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            Wait, we don’t all partake in resnacking?

            • randomsnark ( randomsnark@lemmy.ml ) 
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              Bulimia - twice the taste, and no calories!

            • gregorum ( gregorum@lemm.ee ) 
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              Moo!

              • Killing_Spark ( Killing_Spark@feddit.de ) 
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                You know what? I like you.

                • gregorum ( gregorum@lemm.ee ) 
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                  I like moo, too! We can be cuddies!

          • JanoRis ( JanoRis@kbin.social ) 
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            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

          • LennethBright ( LennethBright@artemis.camp ) 
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            Looks like cows were onto something with the whole swallow and then rechew mechanic.

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          • TubeTalkerX ( TubeTalkerX@kbin.social ) 
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            Choppin’ broccoli

            • Ben Hur Horse Race ( JudahBenHur@lemm.ee ) 
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              she chop, she chop, she chop, she chop, ahhooough

              • ivanafterall ( ivanafterall@kbin.social ) 
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                My childhood just came flooding back.

      • chemicalprophet ( chemicalprophet@lemm.ee ) 
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        Oui chef! I also found that its already being sold as a dietary supplement interesting.

      • gregorum ( gregorum@lemm.ee ) 
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        Even a 90% chance of a reduction in cavities and plaque could not get me to eat kale.

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        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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    It’s amazing what mankind has achieved in vitro.

    • Dr Cog ( Dr_Cog@mander.xyz ) 
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      https://xkcd.com/1217/

      • PlatypusXray ( PlatypusXray@feddit.de ) 
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        Thanks, couldn’t find it.

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      OMG I choked so hard!

  • Send_me_nude_girls ( Send_me_nude_girls@feddit.de ) 
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    Diindolylmethane might act like estrogen in the body, or might also block estrogen effects. So more research is necessary.

    • Che Banana ( Che_Donkey@lemmy.ml ) 
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      I will sacrifice myself and get titties as long as I have good teeth!

      edit who am I kidding, I already have removedtiddies

      • Vlyn ( Vlyn@lemmy.zip ) 
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        You ran right into the slur filter of lemmy.ml :)

        • Jay ( Rocketpoweredgorilla@lemmy.ca ) 
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          ahh that makes sense now… I was wondering wtf are removedtitties. I thought they were talking about a mastectomy or something.

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          I don’t get what it’s supposed to be. Can you spell it out for me with a between every letter or something to defeat the filter?

          • Vlyn ( Vlyn@lemmy.zip ) 
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            I’m not the guy who wrote it, but if I had to guess he probably meant bi.tchtiddies?

            The slur filter on lemmy.ml is weird, that’s why I changed instances.

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              My first instinct was mantiddies, it makes sense with the “I’d grow a pair if it means healthier teeth”. But it would be an absurd word to filter.

        • Maldreamer141 ( Maldreamer@lemmy.ml ) 
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          Ahh just discovered ml has a slur filter few mins back

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        DIM doesn’t increase estrogen, it reduces it. It forces the body to metabolize estradiol into 2-hydroxyestrone, which cannot be converted back to estradiol and has lower binding affinity, so it just gets pissed out. It’s often used for breast and thyroid cancer treatments.

        So yeah, this could be really bad for women.

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    I did not need to see that gross picture today thanks for nightmare fuel

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      • The dogspaw  ( Thedogspaw@midwest.social ) 
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        I don’t know what that means but them teeth are ewe

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    Mmmkay, but what about tooth decay, mmkay?

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    • Umbrias ( Umbrias@beehaw.org ) 
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      Not much to do about a decayed tooth short of stem cells so not sure why you’re asking about repair for something that’s entirely preventative

      • emptiestplace ( emptiestplace@lemmy.ml ) 
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        Is this the most intellectually dishonest thing you were able to come up with on short notice?

        • Umbrias ( Umbrias@beehaw.org ) 
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          No. That’s… Not what intellectual dishonesty is.

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            So you actually believe that was a reasonable question?

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              Why isn’t it?

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                It’s like asking someone why they care about advances in other types of remedial care like bypass surgery or whatever.

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                  What lmao. This is so nonsensical I have no response.

      • Aagje_D_Vogel ( Aagje_D_Vogel@feddit.nl ) 
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        In case it kidnaps the to-be Queen of Canada.

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          Of course.

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