"... people who consume more omega-3 fatty acids enjoy lower rates of inflammatory gum disease (periodontitis). "... the study linked moderate intake of fish-d

"... people who consume more omega-3 fatty acids enjoy lower rates of inflammatory gum disease (periodontitis). "... the study linked moderate intake of fish-derived omega-3 DHA to a 20 percent reduced rate of periodontitis. "Periodontitis is a common, chronic inflammatory disease characterized by gum tissue separation from the tooth – the so-called periodontal “pockets” that can lead to bone and tooth loss." Naqvi AZ et al. n-3 Fatty Acids and Periodontitis in US Adults. J Am Diet Assoc. 2010 Nov. Volume 110, Issue 11, Pages 1669-1675. doi: 10.1016/j.jada.2010.08.009