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After gum disease treatment, harmful bacteria decrease in both the gums and the tongue.

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The blood pressure lowering effect of beetroot juice is impaired in periodontitis and recovered after periodontal treatment

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2025 Jan 9

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The blood pressure lowering effect of beetroot juice is impaired in periodontitis and recovered after periodontal treatment

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DOI: 10.1038/s41522-024-00622-5

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