Systemic effect of orthophosphates and polyphosphates on oral streptococci in young men

• Published in: Nutrition research (New York, N.Y.) Vol. 3; no. 5; pp. 663 - 671
• Main Authors: Wild, S.J, Zemel, M.B, Shelef, L.A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY Elsevier Science 1983
• Subjects: bacteria; Bacteriology; Biological and medical sciences; calcium; dental caries; diet; Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology; Microbiology; nutrition; nutrition research; Pathogenicity, virulence, toxins, bacteriocins, pyrogens, host-bacteria relations, miscellaneous strains; phosphates; preventive nutrition; saliva; Human; Phosphates; Oral cavity; Incorporation; Streptococcus; Calcium; Diet; Dental carie; Bacteria; Experimental study; Saliva; Biological activity

Systemic effects of ortho- and polyphosphates on oral streptococci and the buffer capacity of saliva were evaluated at 2 levels of calcium intake in 10 college males in a 75-day metabolic study. Supplements were provided in capsule form. The study assessed the potential of dietary phosphorus in redu...