Ключевые слова
black tea, oral microbiota, staphylococci, microorganisms, culture media, antimicrobial activity.
Аннотация
This study investigated the effect of black tea on the quantitative composition of the human oral microbiota. The study involved 12 volunteers, including four smokers. Samples were collected by taking swabs from the oral mucosa before and after black tea consumption.
The collected specimens were cultured on different nutrient media, followed by incubation and evaluation of microbial growth. The results demonstrated a reduction in the total number of microorganisms as well as members of the staphylococcal microflora after black tea consumption. These findings indicate that the bioactive components of black tea possess antimicrobial properties.