Gingivitis
disease · Stomatognathic Diseases; Infections
Nutrients connected to Gingivitis
A link means the body needs the nutrient for this, or that low intake is linked to it. It does not mean extra supplements help if your intake is already adequate; each link shows how strong the evidence is.
- MyrrhPreliminary or mixed
A 2026 review found a small plaque reduction but no significant effect on gum inflammation or healing; EU traditional use covers gum inflammation.
- Star anisePreliminary or mixed
One small crossover trial of a star anise mouthwash reported better gum-inflammation measures; it is not shown for food.
- PapayaPreliminary or mixed
Papaya-containing oral care products lowered gingival and plaque scores in a 2025 meta-analysis; not the eaten fruit.
- Lassi & AyranPreliminary or mixed
One small trial found less gum inflammation with probiotic-enriched ayran than with regular ayran.
- Manuka HoneyPreliminary or mixed
A school trial found lower plaque and gum scores with manuka honey mouthwash, but chlorhexidine worked best.
- Sidr HoneyPreliminary or mixed
One randomized study reported better plaque and gum scores with sidr honey gum massage after dental cleaning.
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