ArticleNutrients2021
Association between Diet and Xerostomia: Is Xerostomia a Barrier to a Healthy Eating Pattern?
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Global Prevalence of Dry Mouth in Older Adults.Gerodontology · 2026Pooled it
- Nutritional status in non-cancer older adults experiencing dry mouth -meta-analysis and systematic review.Journal of dentistry · 2025Pooled it
- Exploring Beverage Intake and Dietary Timing Patterns in Medication-Induced Xerostomia: A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study.Nutrients · 2026Article
- Nutritional characteristics of patients with dry mouth and/or Sjögren disease in a Hungarian cohort.Frontiers in dental medicine · 2026Article
- Cancer treatment-related xerostomia: basics, therapeutics, and future perspectives.European journal of medical research · 2024Review
- The Impact of Xerostomia on Food Choices-A Review with Clinical Recommendations.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Review
- Periodontitis Is Associated with Consumption of Processed and Ultra-Processed Foods: Findings from a Population-Based Study.Nutrients · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectiveXerostomia is a subjective feeling of dry mouth and is commonly observed in patients with autoimmune diseases. Our study examines the association between xerostomia and diet. MATERIALS AND
methodsThe cross-sectional study includes 1405 adults from 15 Lithuanian geographical areas (52% response rate). A self-reported questionnaire inquired about xerostomia, sex, age, education, residence, and consumption of selected 23 diet items. For the multivariable analysis, 23 diet items were categorized into eight major diet groups. The data were analyzed by bivariate and multivariable analyses.
resultsWhen comparing participants with and without xerostomia, there were significant differences in consumption frequencies concerning cold-pressed oil (
conclusionsThe association between xerostomia and the consumption of the six diet items-cold-pressed oils, lean and fat fish, bread, processed meat, and probiotic supplements- and the three major diet groups-carbohydrates, proteins, and oils-was observed. Longitudinal studies are needed to validate the observed associations.
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