Reducing pregnancy risk could be as easy as chewing gum
Briefly

A massive clinical trial conducted in Malawi has found that chewing xylitol-sweetened gum is associated with a reduced risk of preterm birth, offering a promising preventive strategy.
Researchers emphasize that infections in the gums can lead to inflammation, which affects overall health and has been directly linked to an increased risk of preterm delivery.
The use of xylitol chewing gum has shown to be beneficial by potentially decreasing gum infections, thereby mitigating their negative impact on pregnancy outcomes.
This study highlights the significance of oral health in pregnant women and its profound effect on birth outcomes, encouraging further exploration of xylitol's utility in maternal care.
Read at Nature
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