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Characteristics of the study cohort
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Participants, n | 12 |
| Age | 70 ± 9.8 (57 - 88) |
| Body Mass Index, BMI | 24 ± 3.4 |
| Smoker | 4 (2 - 20 years, 1 - 2 packet per week) |
| Alcohol intake | 1 (20 years) |
| Diet | |
| Vegetarian diet | none |
| Seafood meals | 12 (1 - 3 per week) |
| Fast food | none |
| Plastic-wrapped food | 12 |
| Drink in plastic bottles | 12 |
| Chewing gum | none |
| Teeth brushing | 8 (daily) |
| Dental prosthesis | 5 |
| Cosmetic product use | none |
