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That's it exactly. Some beneficial species play an active role in suppressing the pathogenic species (those that release acid or cause gum disease) and have oth

by bmau5 4y ago

That's it exactly. Some beneficial species play an active role in suppressing the pathogenic species (those that release acid or cause gum disease) and have other benefits including helping us break down dietary nitrate into nitric oxide, which is critical for heart/brain health. My company tests/researches the oral microbiome and we're starting to discover the signatures of what puts people in one group vs. the other, with hopes of helping develop more personalized approaches down the road, but for now helping people understand what will work best for them. Here's my company for anyone who is interested in learning more: https://www.bristlehealth.com/ https://www.bristlehealth.com/

comeondude 4y ago
This is very cool. What’s your take on xytiol gums? Think they’re effective in changing our oral microdiome for the better?
- bmau5 4y ago
  The initial data on xylitol looks promising for reducing cavities! Particularly for stimulating saliva production (dry mouth is a large contributor to cavities risk) and as a sugar substitute that cavity-causing species can't digest into acid. I'm excited to see more research come out and compare it with our data.
- jrootabega 4y ago
  I'm also curious about this, but unfortunately I think that's where it will end for me in practice. Even if xylitol is effective, it seems the xylitol you'll get in any products (at least in the US) is going to be industrial byproduct from sketchy unregulated sources, just with greenwashed packaging. If there is a gum or rinse out there that is transparent and credible about their source of xylitol, and it's a source you can trust with your health, I'd love to try it out. (I admit that you can probably say the same thing about any toothpaste you can buy in the US. But those have at least some additional benefits from regulation.)
rkagerer 4y ago
What's preventing you from shipping to Canada, and any plans to expand outside the US in the future?

by bmau5 4y ago

comeondude 4y ago

This is very cool. What’s your take on xytiol gums? Think they’re effective in changing our oral microdiome for the better?

bmau5 4y ago
The initial data on xylitol looks promising for reducing cavities! Particularly for stimulating saliva production (dry mouth is a large contributor to cavities risk) and as a sugar substitute that cavity-causing species can't digest into acid. I'm excited to see more research come out and compare it with our data.
jrootabega 4y ago
I'm also curious about this, but unfortunately I think that's where it will end for me in practice. Even if xylitol is effective, it seems the xylitol you'll get in any products (at least in the US) is going to be industrial byproduct from sketchy unregulated sources, just with greenwashed packaging. If there is a gum or rinse out there that is transparent and credible about their source of xylitol, and it's a source you can trust with your health, I'd love to try it out. (I admit that you can probably say the same thing about any toothpaste you can buy in the US. But those have at least some additional benefits from regulation.)

rkagerer 4y ago

What's preventing you from shipping to Canada, and any plans to expand outside the US in the future?