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Chocolate Instead Of Fluoride

According to Tulane University doctoral candidate Arman Sadeghpour an extract of cocoa powder that occurs naturally in chocolates, teas, and other products might be an effective natural alternative to fluoride in toothpaste. In fact, his research revealed that the cocoa extract was even more effective than fluoride in fighting cavities. The extract, a white crystalline powder whose chemical makeup is similar to caffeine, helps harden teeth enamel, making users less susceptible to tooth decay.

The extract has been proven effective in the animal model unfortunately will probably be another two to four years before the product is approved for human use and available for sale. Another downside is the prototype of the cavity-fighting cocoa extract has already been created and it is a peppermint flavored toothpaste.

I say if you going to create a new Coco based toothpaste, we should get the flavorful benefits that naturally comae along with it. Hey if we are going to change the formula for toothpaste [fluoride originally added in 1914], why not give us a new flavor aw well. I can see it now... Crest Double Mocha Chocolate Toothpaste.

posted by TheWino @ 10:52 AM