This common tomato nutrient may help prevent severe gum disease

A recent study suggests that older Americans who do not get enough lycopene in their diets face a much higher risk of developing severe periodontitis. The analysis focused on U.S. adults ages 65 to 79 and found that risk levels varied by both race and sex. The findings were published in The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging.

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