12 Jan 2026  •  Newsfeed  •  1min read

Low intake of red fruits linked to greater gum disease risk

Insufficient intake of a component found in red coloured fruits such as tomatoes was associated with a ‘significantly higher risk’ of severe gum disease in a new study.

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