Suck on this: a lollipop that fights tooth decay
The orange-flavored lollipops developed by UCLA microbiologist Wenyuan Shi are being sold and marketed as the newest way to kill the bacteria that lead to cavities. The key ingredient in the lollipops, sold under a licensing agreement by Dr. John's Candies, is a Chinese herbal compound that Shi has identified as being effective in targeting the bacteria responsible for causing tooth decay. Shi recommends chewing a lollipop once in the morning and in the evening for 10 days straight and then repeating this two to four times a year for the best results.
The effectiveness of the lollipops is still being tested. But the Los Angeles Business Journal (paid subscription required) notes that Shi is looking into other Chinese herbal remedies that are effective at fighting other kinds of bacteria, including those responsible for underarm odor. Anyone for an odor-eating candy bar?
-- Jesus Sanchez
Photo: Reed Hutchinson / UCLA Today
"Suck On This"----what a lovely headline to see in a family newspaper!
Posted by: Bill | May 28, 2008 at 06:21 PM
you sure for that the lollipop will helped to fight tooth decay? i thought it is also cause on it.
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