The Composition and Functional Capacities of Saliva Microbiota Differ Between Children With Low and High Sweet Treat Consumption

The Composition and Functional Capacities of Saliva Microbiota Differ Between Children With Low and High Sweet Treat Consumption

Excess sugar consumption—common in youth—is associated with poor health. Evidence on the relationship between sugar consumption and the oral microbiome, however, remains scarce and inconclusive. We explored whether the diversity, composition, and functional capacities of saliva microbiota differ bas...

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Main Authors: Sohvi Lommi, Muhammed Manzoor, Elina Engberg, Nitin Agrawal, Timo A. Lakka, Jukka Leinonen, Kaija-Leena Kolho, Heli Viljakainen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Nutrition
Subjects:
oral microbiome
sugar
childhood
adolescence
caries
diet
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2022.864687/full

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