POOR ORAL HYGIENE CAN CAUSE METABOLIC SYNDROME
- kwietnia 22, 2022 POOR ORAL HYGIENE CAN CAUSE METABOLIC SYNDROME - April 10, 2022 POOR ORAL HYGIENE CAN CAUSE METABOLIC SYNDROME Poor oral hygiene may cause metabolic syndrome Periodontal or gingival diseases are considered a significant risk factor for the occurrence of metabolic syndrome. the development of heart disease and diabetes. In a new study, researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) found that infection with Porphyromonas gingivalis, the bacterium that causes periodontal disease, disrupts the metabolism of skeletal muscle, a precursor to metabolic syndrome, by altering the composition of the gut microbiome. It has long been known that periodontal bacteria cause inflammation in the oral cavity, but also increase inflammation mediators systematically. As a result, long-term infection with periodontal bacteria can lead to weight gain and an increase in insulin resistance, which is the hallmark of type 2 diabetes. The function of insulin is to help transport...