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Scientists have found that chewing gum with xylitol reduces the risk of preterm birth. It is reported by the Daily Mail.
A study conducted by American experts in Malawi, where preterm births are very common, used chewing gum with xylitol, a sugar substitute that is readily available in health food stores.
The experiment involved about 10 thousand Malawian women, divided into two groups. One group was given sugar-free gum and told to use it for ten minutes in the morning and evening, while the other group was asked to just take good care of their mouths.
The results showed that only 13% of women from the first group had preterm births, and 17% of the second group. In addition, women who chewed gum were found to have fewer gum health problems late in pregnancy, including bleeding and tooth loss.
Scientists believe that through damaged gums, bacteria enter the bloodstream, which transfers them to the placenta, and xylitol just reduces the number of these bacteria.
Source: Rosbalt
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