In pregnant women, higher levels of Veillonella parvula bacteria in the mouth were linked to lower diastolic blood pressure, and showed a similar but less strong pattern for systolic blood pressure.

Evidence Quality Assessment

Claim Status

appropriately stated

Study Design Support

Design supports claim

Appropriate Language Strength

association

Can only show association/correlation

Assessment Explanation

The claim correctly states 'correlated negatively' and 'trended toward a significant correlation' which accurately reflects the statistical findings without implying causation.

Evidence from Studies

Supporting (1)

41

Reduced Abundance of Nitrate-Reducing Bacteria in the Oral Microbiota of Women with Future Preeclampsia

Case-Control Study

Human

2022 Mar 8

Contradicting (0)

0

No contradicting evidence found

Source Study

Reduced Abundance of Nitrate-Reducing Bacteria in the Oral Microbiota of Women with Future Preeclampsia

Score: 41

DOI: 10.3390/nu14061139

Similar Assertions

In pregnant women, the amount of Veillonella dispar bacteria in the mouth wasn't linked to systolic blood pressure, but showed a similar pattern to diastolic blood pressure that wasn't quite statistically significant.

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85%

In pregnant women, having more Veillonella bacteria in the mouth was linked to lower blood pressure readings.

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71%