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Common supplements rival antibiotics for severe gum disease

Omega-3 and low-dose aspirin matched the effectiveness of antibiotics in a year-long study of patients with severe gum disease, with both approaches helping about 58% reach the treatment goal.

  • Omega-3 fatty acids and low-dose aspirin may rival antibiotics for periodontitis treatment.
  • Study involved 109 patients with advanced periodontitis in Brazil and Harvard.
  • 58% of participants with supplement combo achieved target pocket depth after a year.

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