A new study has found that insufficient dietary lycopene intake is associated with a significantly higher risk of severe periodontitis among U.S. adults ages 65 to 79, with differences in risk patterns observed across race and sex. The research was published in The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging.
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Study links low lycopene intake to higher risk of severe gum disease in older adults
January 8, 2026
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