Strawberry gummies tested for healthier mouths
NCT ID NCT01514552
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This pilot study tests whether strawberry gummies can promote oral health in 36 adults, including smokers and non-smokers. Participants eat 8 gummies a day for 7 days, and researchers measure inflammation markers in saliva and urine. The goal is to see how the body absorbs strawberry compounds and if they might help reduce the risk of gum disease or oral cancer.
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Locations
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The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio, 43220, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Strawberry gummy (freeze-dried whole strawberries)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a simple dietary supplement to support oral health and reduce inflammation.
What could go wrong
This is a very early phase 1 pilot study with only 36 people over 7 days. It is designed to test safety and absorption, not to prove any health benefit.
Conditions
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