New toothpaste derived from cocoa extract heralds sweet potential
New toothpaste derived from cocoa extract heralds sweet potential for N.O.
Published: Sunday, January 01, 2012, 9:15 AM
By Kimberly Quillen, The Times-Picayune The Times-Picayune
chocolate good for your teeth? Probably not, but a certain extract of cocoa might be.
A team of university researchers in Louisiana made the discovery and used their findings to develop a new toothpaste that hits retail shelves around the country this week.
The toothpaste -- called Theodent -- contains no fluoride and relies instead on a proprietary blend of cocoa extract and other minerals to strengthen and harden tooth enamel. Developers say the toothpaste offers an alternative to consumers who worry about consuming fluoride, which has been associated with a number of health conditions, including thyroid disorders and bone disease.......
Published: Sunday, January 01, 2012, 9:15 AM
By Kimberly Quillen, The Times-Picayune The Times-Picayune
chocolate good for your teeth? Probably not, but a certain extract of cocoa might be.
A team of university researchers in Louisiana made the discovery and used their findings to develop a new toothpaste that hits retail shelves around the country this week.
The toothpaste -- called Theodent -- contains no fluoride and relies instead on a proprietary blend of cocoa extract and other minerals to strengthen and harden tooth enamel. Developers say the toothpaste offers an alternative to consumers who worry about consuming fluoride, which has been associated with a number of health conditions, including thyroid disorders and bone disease.......
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