Mediterranean diet not just for the heart - new study links it to better oral health
Published on: Sept. 26, 2025, 12:47 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
The Mediterranean diet, abundant in plant-based foods, healthy fats, and antioxidants, is widely recognized for supporting heart and brain health. Recent research indicates that it may also aid in protecting against gum disease. A study from Kings College London discovered that people who closely chose this diet had healthier gums and decreased inflammation, while those ingesting greater red meat had worse gum health.
