In pregnant women, the amount of Prevotella bacteria in the mouth wasn't linked to blood pressure levels.

Scientific Claim

The abundance of Prevotella in the oral microbiota was not significantly correlated with maternal blood pressure in pregnant women.

Original Statement

“There was no significant correlation between maternal blood pressure and the abundance of the nitrate-reducing bacterium Prevotella.”

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

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 'not significantly correlated' which accurately reflects the statistical finding without implying causation.

Evidence from Studies

Supporting (1)

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

Case-Control Study

Human

2022 Mar 8

Contradicting (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

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