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.
Scientific Claim
The abundance of Veillonella dispar did not significantly correlate with systolic blood pressure in pregnant women (rho = -0.27, p = 0.18), though it showed a trend toward correlation with diastolic blood pressure (rho = -0.37, p = 0.06).
Original Statement
“V. dispar abundance did not correlate with systolic blood pressure (rho = −0.27, p = 0.18) but almost with diastolic blood pressure (rho = −0.37, p = 0.06) whereas the abundance of narH was not correlated with systolic (rho = 0.10, p = 0.62) or diastolic blood pressure (rho = −0.08, p = 0.71).”
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)
Reduced Abundance of Nitrate-Reducing Bacteria in the Oral Microbiota of Women with Future Preeclampsia