According to the research conducted by Scientists from Universite Laval in Quebec, Canada, compounds known as polyphenols in red wine have been found to stave off periodontal diseases which affect the gums and bone around the teeth, often leading to permanent tooth loss.
Laval researcher Fatiha Chandad says her study showed that polyphenols, which are derived from red grape seeds, can neutralize one of the key, tissue-destroying compounds associated with periodontitis.
A chronic disease that attacks the skin and bones surrounding teeth, periodontitis effects 15 percent of adults under 50, and 65 per cent of people older.
Red wine has been found to have many health advantages, including anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor properties as well as preventing heart disease.
The popular drink has been named alongside green tea, fresh fruits and green vegetables as helping to reduce the incidence of cancer and mortality.
The latest findings have been presented at the 35th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental Research in Orlando, Florida, and published in the US Journal of Dental Research.
