Lommi, Sohvi; Manzoor, Muhammed; Engberg, Elina; Agrawal, Nitin; Lakka, Timo A; Leinonen, Jukka; Kolho, Kaija Leena; Viljakainen, Heli (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-04-25)
Excess sugar consumption—common in youth—is associated with poor health. Evidence on the relationship between sugar consumption and the oral microbiome, however, remains scarce and inconclusive. We explored whether the diversity, composition, and functional capacities of saliva microbiota differ based on the consumption of select sugary foods and drinks (“sweet treats”). Using 16S rRNA gene sequencing, ...