Beer ingredient hops could fight gum disease in new toothpaste study
NCT ID NCT06892834
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether toothpaste containing hops extract can reduce gum inflammation (gingivitis) better than standard fluoride toothpaste. 120 adults brushed twice daily for 3 months with one of four toothpastes. Researchers measured bleeding and gum health to see if the hops formula made a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- hops extract dentifrice
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a natural ingredient that helps control gum inflammation and bleeding.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study comparing different toothpaste formulas. The hops extract may not outperform standard fluoride toothpaste, and results may not apply to severe gum disease.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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All Sum ResearchAll Sum Research Center Ltd.
Mississauga, Ontario, L5N 6J2, Canada
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