Relationship between intake of vegetables, fruit, and grains and the prevalence of tooth loss in Japanese women.

Adequate intake of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains packed with insoluble may protect women against tooth loss.

​This study explored the relationship between frequent consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and the incidence of tooth loss in women. Researchers compared eating habits with the prevalence of tooth loss in a study population consisting of more than 1,000 Japanese women. 

Researchers noted that the higher the rate of consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains rich in insoluble fiber, the lower the chances of a woman losing her tooth. The findings of this study suggest that habitual ingestion of insoluble fiber from fruits, vegetables, and whole grains may help reduce the incidence of tooth loss in women.