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.

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 'did not significantly correlate' and 'showed a trend toward 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, 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.

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

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