Dr John's Lollipops
Dr John's Lollipops are a herbal preparation, based on licorice root, that purport to fight
tooth decay. The claims have not been validated by independent research. The lollipops were developed by a microbiologist at
UCLA, who researched
Chinese herbal remedies, searching for an substance that would attack the bacteria that cause cavities. He recommends using two lollipops a day, for ten days in a row, four times a year. It had previously be available only through dentists, but now can be ordered by individuals through the Dr. John's website.
Fast Facts:
- Developed by: Dr. Wenyuan Shi, of C-3 Jian, Inc.
- Marketed by: Dr. John's Candies, Grand Rapids, MN
- Sugar-free
- Orange flavored
- Available through dentists since 2006
- "Generally Recognized as Safe" by the FDA
- Doesn't replace brushing
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