The Claim
The presence of Porphyromonas gingivalis in the oral cavity is associated with elevated myeloperoxidase levels in adults with and without coronary artery disease.
What the research says
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Adults with and without coronary artery disease who have Porphyromonas gingivalis in their mouth show higher levels of myeloperoxidase, a marker of inflammation.
See the scientific wording
The presence of Porphyromonas gingivalis in the oral cavity is associated with elevated myeloperoxidase levels in adults with and without coronary artery disease, suggesting that this bacterial infection may contribute to systemic vascular inflammation regardless of pre-existing cardiovascular disease.
Bacteria in the mouth release harmful substances that enter the bloodstream, causing white blood cells called neutrophils to become active and release an enzyme called myeloperoxidase, which increases inflammation in blood vessels.
What the research says
1 studyThis study found that people with a specific mouth bacteria called Porphyromonas gingivalis had higher levels of a blood marker for inflammation, even if they didn’t have heart disease. This suggests the bacteria in your mouth might be causing inflammation in your body, no matter how healthy your heart is.
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