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Horseradish, long used to clear the cavities of the sinuses, may have another medical application. Researchers report that it could prevent cavities in the teeth.
Japanese scientists have foudn that WASABI, the green horseradish served with sushi, contains chemical compounds that inhibit growth of bacteria known to be associated with dental decay.
"We found that the very compunds that give the horseradish its pungent taste and smell also have an inhibitory effect on the sugar-dependent adherence of Streptococcus mutans, the cause of dental caries," said Hideki Masuda, director of Material Research and Development at Ogawa & Co in Japan.
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Japanese scientists have foudn that WASABI, the green horseradish served with sushi, contains chemical compounds that inhibit growth of bacteria known to be associated with dental decay.
"We found that the very compunds that give the horseradish its pungent taste and smell also have an inhibitory effect on the sugar-dependent adherence of Streptococcus mutans, the cause of dental caries," said Hideki Masuda, director of Material Research and Development at Ogawa & Co in Japan.
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