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Source of validity: Scientific
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Zinc ascorbate, a compound combining zinc and ascorbic acid (vitamin C), is used in oral health primarily due to the individual roles of zinc and vitamin C in supporting gum health. Scientific evidence suggests that both zinc and vitamin C play significant roles in maintaining periodontal (gum) health, though direct studies on the combined form (zinc ascorbate) are limited. Zinc has demonstrated antimicrobial properties and helps reduce plaque formation, which can contribute to gingivitis and other gum diseases. Deficiency in zinc is associated with delayed wound healing and increased susceptibility to oral infections. Vitamin C is crucial for collagen synthesis and repair of connective tissue, and its deficiency leads to scurvy, characterized by bleeding gums and poor wound healing.

Several clinical studies have shown that supplementation with zinc or vitamin C individually can improve indicators of gum health, such as reducing bleeding and inflammation. However, there are few, if any, high-quality clinical trials specifically evaluating zinc ascorbate as a distinct compound for gum health. Most evidence is extrapolated from the known benefits of its components. Therefore, while the use of zinc ascorbate to support gum health is scientifically plausible and based on the established role of its constituents, the direct evidence for the compound itself is moderate rather than strong.

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