METHOD OF REDUCING INFLAMMATION
A method of reducing inflammation is provided. The method includes administering a chewing gum to an individual having an inflammatory condition such as heart disease. The chewing gum may further be administered to a subject lacking proper oral care.
1 . A method of treating or preventing systemic inflammation comprising:
providing a therapeutically effective amount of a chewing gum without a medicament to a subject having inflammation or at risk for inflammation.
2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the inflammation includes cardiovascular disease.
3 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the chewing gum is provided to a subject lacking proper oral care.
4 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the chewing gum is provided to a patient in a health care facility.
5 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the chewing gum is provided to a subject as a supplement to oral care.
6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the chewing gum includes a flavor selected from the group consisting of an herbal flavor, a lemon flavor, a peppermint flavor, a citrus flavor, a fruit flavor, a spearmint flavor, a mint flavor, a clove flavor, a wintergreen flavor, an anise flavor, a fruit flavor, a spice flavor and combinations thereof.
7 . The method of claim 6 , wherein the flavor is present in an amount of about 0.2% to about 5% by weight of the chewing gum.
8 . The method of claim 6 , wherein the herbal flavor includes an herbal extract selected from the group consisting of eucalyptus, clary sage, marjoram, rosemary, thyme, chamomile, lavender, myrrh and combinations thereof.
9 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the chewing gum is provided to the subject after a meal.
10 . A method of treating an oral inflammatory condition comprising:
providing a therapeutically effective amount of a chewing gum without an inflammation-reducing medicament to a subject having a systemic inflammatory condition in addition to the oral inflammatory condition.
11 . The method of claim 10 , wherein the oral inflammatory condition includes gingivitis.
12 . The method of claim 10 , wherein the systemic inflammatory condition includes cardiovascular disease.
13 . The method of claim 10 , wherein the chewing gum is provided to a subject lacking proper oral care.
14 . The method of claim 10 , wherein the chewing gum is provided to a patient in a health care facility.
15 . The method of claim 10 , wherein the chewing gum is provided to a subject as a supplement to oral care.
16 . The method of claim 10 , wherein the chewing gum includes a flavor selected from the group consisting of an herbal flavor, a lemon flavor, a peppermint flavor, a citrus flavor, a fruit flavor, a spearmint flavor, a mint flavor, a clove flavor, a wintergreen flavor, an anise flavor, a fruit flavor, a spice flavor and combinations thereof.
17 . A method of reducing the risk of acquiring a systemic inflammatory condition comprising:
providing a therapeutically effective amount of a chewing gum without an inflammation-reducing medicament to a subject having an oral inflammatory condition.
18 . The method of claim 17 , wherein the oral inflammatory condition includes gingivitis.
19 . The method of claim 17 , wherein the systemic inflammatory condition includes cardiovascular disease.
20 . A method of treating cardiovascular disease comprising:
providing a therapeutically effective amount of a chewing gum without a medicament to a subject having cardiovascular disease.