185. Eating carbs might be bad for your oral health
Dr. David Geier is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Charleston, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina. He helps athletes and active people feel and perform their best, regardless of age, injuries and medical history. He has been featured in major media publications and shows over 2,500 times throughout his career.
A new study suggests that what you eat affects your risk of gum disease and maybe your overall health. In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers at the University at Buffalo studied over 1,200 postmenopausal women to see whether carbs, and specifically sugar, affected the bacteria in the mouth and under the gums. They observed that higher intake of sugary foods, soft drinks, and breads affected the oral microbiome in a way that might predispose someone to periodontal disease. Further research will be needed to see if these refined carbohydrate foods affect other health outcomes, like cardiovascular disease.
Through the stories of a dozen athletes whose injuries and recovery advanced the field (including Joan Benoit, Michael Jordan, Brandi Chastain, and Tommy John), Dr. Geier explains how sports medicine makes sports safer for the pros, amateurs, student-athletes, and weekend warriors alike.
