The first study of this kind worldwide suggests a relationship between oral microbiome and the nervous system.
It is the first study around the world, focused on this topic, the first to associate oral microorganisms specific to pain conditions – specially in women with fibromyalgia.
Establishes a connection between oral health problems, chronic pain and migraine – all in women.
A, which presents itself as a prospective clinical study, was done in women in New Zealand, with central sensitization disturbances.
A fibromyalgia It is a chronic condition characterized by generalized pain in muscles and bones, fatigue, sleep disorders and cognitive difficulties; It affected about 67% of the study participants.
The emphasis on the study authors’ warning: fibromyalgia is often undervalued despite its high prevalence.
Participants with worst oral health were significantly more likely to report body aches moderate to severe (60%) and migraine (49%).
Advanced genomic analysis identified Four specific bacterial genres — Dialister, Fusobacterium, Parvimonas e Solobacterium– Strongly associated with reported pain levels, even after age adjustments, body mass index and sugar consumption.
The presence of these microorganisms suggests a possible connection between the oral microbiome and the nervous system, opening new perspectives for the investigation of chronic pain.
The study also revealed a weak but significant correlation between the quality of diet and oral health. But this is a relationship that requires further investigation.
