Cavity-Fighting Lollipop
Here’s a candy that’s sure to be a hit with kids (and their parents): a lollipop that fights tooth decay! It’s sugar-free, and contains an extract of licorice root (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) which kills the primary bacteria responsible for tooth decay (Streptococccus mutans).
[Professor Wenyuan Shi] determined that an extract of licorice root (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) is effective against tooth-decaying bacteria, providing the scientific basis for the ancient practice of chewing licorice root. “This was particularly charming because in both Chinese and in Western cultures, people have been chewing it maybe for the taste, but it also has a lot of good health reasons. It stimulates saliva flows, has anti-bacterial properties and keeps bacteria from adhering to your teeth”, explained Professor Shi.
C3 Jian is currently working with a candy manufacturer on the healthy lollipop’s production. It is recommended to eat one lollipop after breakfast and another one before going to bed at night for a period of ten days. Then, in order to maintain the treatment’s effectiveness, one should eat a lollipop about 2-4 times a year.
Cool, huh? Read more from The Future of Things and more related documentation compiled by the Medgadget.
Ruth,
I must get these! How do I find them???
If these miraculously showed up at my doorstep- all would be right in my world.
This is easily the best news I have had all day!
Apparently, you can order them here: http://www.drjohns.com/herbal.htm
Let me know if you do get some!
Is this candy safe for bones its good for cavities and does it have any side effects ?How many doctors recommend it? I have never heard of this before except for chewing gum and mouth freshners.
is there a store to get them at
Down side: the sweetener in them can cause stomach ache, gas, and/or loose bowels in people sensitive to that type of sweetener. Which my kid is. So I don’t want to buy the pops, even though I wish he could try them.
Where do I get them. I come from an area that many people experience tooth decay (mine included) I think I can start off with mine and then I open up a “Cavity Lollipops Enterprises” to enable others receive the same benefits.