Publications by Jennifer M Whittington

Publications by authors named "Jennifer M Whittington"

Sci Rep

June 2024

A study examined how high sugar beverages (HSB) affect the oral microbiome, focusing on changes in dental plaque composition among 989 individuals from two U.S. cohorts.
Results showed that individuals consuming more than three servings of HSB per week had lower bacterial diversity and a different microbial profile compared to non-consumers, indicating a possible link to oral health risks.
Specific bacteria groups were impacted; some beneficial bacteria decreased while acid-producing bacteria increased in high HSB consumers, highlighting the potential for high sugar intake to disrupt oral microbial balance.

- Jennifer M Whittington's recent research focuses on the impact of high-sugar beverage (HSB) consumption on the human oral microbiome and its potential implications for oral and systemic health.
- Her study, titled "Altered salivary microbiota associated with high-sugar beverage consumption," analyzes how HSB intake influences microbial diversity and composition in the mouth.
- The findings indicate that the consumption of high-sugar beverages may contribute to alterations in oral microbiota, which could increase the risk of conditions like dental caries, highlighting the importance of dietary choices on oral health.