Evidence supporting the use of: Sea vegetation (unspecified)
For the body system: Teeth

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Sea vegetation, such as seaweed and kelp, has a long history of traditional use in supporting oral and dental health, particularly in coastal communities with diets rich in marine plants. These traditions often attribute benefits to the mineral content of sea vegetables, especially iodine, calcium, and magnesium, which are essential for maintaining healthy teeth and bones. While historical records and ethnobotanical surveys indicate that some cultures used powdered or chewed seaweed to clean teeth or as a dietary supplement for oral health, there is limited direct scientific evidence linking sea vegetation consumption with improved dental outcomes in modern clinical studies.

Some laboratory research suggests that certain compounds in seaweed, such as alginates, fucoidans, and polyphenols, may have antimicrobial properties that could theoretically benefit oral hygiene by inhibiting the growth of bacteria associated with dental caries and gum disease. However, most of these findings are preliminary, and no robust clinical trials have established a clear, direct benefit of sea vegetation supplementation or topical use for dental health in humans. Therefore, while traditional use is well documented, scientific validation remains limited, and the evidence supporting the use of sea vegetation for the teeth body system should be considered modest at best.

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