Evidence supporting the use of: Dolomite
For the health condition: Calcium Deficiency

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Dolomite is a mineral composed primarily of calcium magnesium carbonate (CaMg(CO3)2), and it has been used as a dietary supplement to provide calcium and magnesium. The scientific justification for using dolomite to support or treat calcium deficiency is limited. Dolomite does contain calcium, and theoretically, it could serve as a calcium source. However, its use is not widely recommended in modern clinical practice, primarily due to concerns over contamination and bioavailability. Some dolomite supplements have been found to contain harmful levels of heavy metals such as lead and arsenic, which poses significant safety risks.

There is a paucity of robust clinical trials demonstrating that dolomite is both safe and effective for the treatment or prevention of calcium deficiency. Most health authorities and dietary guidelines recommend more purified forms of calcium supplements, such as calcium carbonate or calcium citrate, which have been studied more extensively and are considered safer. Therefore, while there is a scientific rationale (the calcium content), the evidence supporting dolomite’s use for calcium deficiency is weak and safety concerns further diminish its practical utility. As a result, dolomite is rarely recommended by health professionals for this purpose.

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