PHARMACEUTICAL AND FOOD COMPOSITION FOR PREVENTING OR TREATING CAVITY AND PERIODONTAL DISEASE COMPRISING EXTRACT OF YACON AS EFFECTIVE COMPONENT

摘要

PURPOSE: A composition containing yacon extract is provided to ensure strong antibacterial activity against bacteria causing dental caries or periodontitis. CONSTITUTION: An antibacterial composition against bacteria against dental caries or periodontitis contains yacon extract as an active ingredient. The bacteria causing dental caries are Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus sobrinus, or Lactobacillus salivarius. A pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating dental caries or periodontal diseases contains yacon extract as an active ingredient.