The Claim
Higher concentrations of Porphyromonas gingivalis DNA in blood are associated with an increased risk of coronary artery disease, with an odds ratio of 1.086 per unit increase in DNA concentration.
What the research says
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Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.
People with higher levels of Porphyromonas gingivalis DNA in their blood have a higher likelihood of having coronary artery disease, with each unit increase in DNA concentration linked to an 8.6% higher odds of the disease.
See the scientific wording
Higher concentrations of Porphyromonas gingivalis DNA in blood are associated with an increased risk of coronary artery disease, with an odds ratio of 1.086 per unit increase in DNA concentration, suggesting that systemic presence of this periodontal pathogen may contribute to cardiovascular risk assessment.
Bacteria from infected gums enter the bloodstream, and their genetic material damages the inner lining of blood vessels, causing the lining to die and break down. This damage lets fats and immune cells build up inside the vessel walls, forming plaques that narrow the heart arteries.
What the research says
1 studyPeople with more of this specific mouth bacteria in their blood were more likely to have heart disease, and the study shows this link is real and not just a coincidence.
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