The Claim
Systemic inflammation resulting from oral dysbiosis contributes to the development of insulin resistance and dyslipidemia, which are key components of metabolic syndrome and increase cardiovascular risk.
What the research says
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Oral microbiome imbalance causes systemic inflammation that leads to insulin resistance and abnormal blood fats, which together form metabolic syndrome and raise the risk of heart disease.
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Systemic inflammation from oral dysbiosis contributes to insulin resistance and dyslipidemia, which are key components of metabolic syndrome and further elevate cardiovascular risk.
Bacteria from infected gums enter the blood, triggering widespread inflammation that blocks insulin action in muscles and fat, raises blood fats, and damages blood vessels. This inflammation also oxidizes bad cholesterol, turns immune cells into fat-filled plaques, and weakens artery walls until they rupture, causing heart attacks or strokes.
What the research says
1 studyGum disease causes bacteria and inflammation to enter the bloodstream, which can mess up how your body uses insulin and changes your blood fats, making heart disease more likely.
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