Evidence supporting the use of: Calcium
For the health condition: Tooth Decay
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 4
Calcium is scientifically validated as an important factor in supporting dental health and preventing tooth decay. Tooth enamel, the hard outer surface of teeth, is composed primarily of hydroxyapatite, a crystalline structure made largely from calcium and phosphate. Adequate dietary calcium is essential for the remineralization of enamel and for maintaining the integrity of teeth. Multiple studies have shown that calcium, particularly when combined with phosphate and fluoride, can help repair early enamel lesions and reduce the progression of dental caries (tooth decay).
When enamel is exposed to acids (from food, beverages, or bacterial metabolism), minerals such as calcium are leached from the enamel in a process called demineralization. Sufficient calcium in saliva and in the diet enhances the process of remineralization, where these minerals are redeposited into the enamel. Clinical guidelines from dental and nutrition organizations recommend an adequate intake of calcium for children and adults as part of caries prevention strategies. Furthermore, calcium-based compounds are common in toothpaste and mouth rinses designed to promote enamel repair.
While calcium supplementation alone cannot fully prevent tooth decay—since oral hygiene and other factors also play major roles—it is a scientifically supported component of a comprehensive dental health regimen. The evidence supporting its role is robust, earning a rating of 4 out of 5.
Other health conditions supported by calcium
Acid IndigestionAnorexia
Broken Bones
Calcium Deficiency
Cramps (leg)
Cramps (menstrual)
Cramps and Spasms
Dysmenorrhea
Hypertension
Indigestion
Insomnia
Menopause
Menstrual Irregularity
Muscle Tone (lack of)
Osteoporosis
PMS (general)
PMS Type A
PMS Type C
PMS Type D
PMS Type H
PMS Type P
PMS Type S
Pregnancy (herbs and supplements for)
Sleep (restless and disturbed)
Teeth (loose)
Tooth Decay
Tooth Extraction
Products containing calcium
Nature's Sunshine Love and Peas (Sugar Free Original Formula)
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Clean Energy
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Hydrate
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA MCT Powder
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Plant Protein
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Plant Protein
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Whey Protein
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Whey Protein
Nature's Sunshine Balanced B Complex (Vitamin B)
Nature's Sunshine Bilberry Fruit (Concentrate)
Nature's Sunshine Estro-Assured (Formerly Breast Assured)
Nature's Sunshine Calcium-Magnesium (SynerPro)
Nature's Sunshine Calcium Plus Vitamin D
Nature's Sunshine Chromium-GTF
Nature's Sunshine Coral Calcium
Nature's Sunshine Coral Calcium
Nature's Sunshine Iron (Chelated)
Nature's Sunshine Love and Peas (Sugar Free) NEW!
Nature's Sunshine Love and Peas
Nature's Sunshine Magnesium
Nature's Sunshine Mega-Chel
Nature's Sunshine MultiVitamin & Mineral (SynerPro)
Nature's Sunshine MultiVitamin & Mineral (Time Release)
Nature's Sunshine Natural Changes
Nature's Sunshine Nature's Harvest
Nature's Sunshine Power Meal
Nature's Sunshine Power Meal
Nature's Sunshine Sea Calcium (Nature's)
Nature's Sunshine Silver Shield BioGuard Hand & Body Cream
Nature's Sunshine Skeletal Strength
Nature's Sunshine Solstic Twenty-Four
Nature's Sunshine Solstic Revive
Nature's Sunshine Stixated
Nature's Sunshine Stomach Comfort (Chewable)
Nature's Sunshine Structural System (30 Day Program)
Nature's Sunshine Super Supplemental
Nature's Sunshine Super Supplemental (Without Iron)
Nature's Sunshine Super Trio
Nature's Sunshine Vitamin B6
Nature's Sunshine Vitamin C Ascorbates
Nature's Sunshine Chewable Vitamin C
Nature's Sunshine Citrus Bioflavonoids (Vitamin C)
Nature's Sunshine VitaWave
Nature's Sunshine Zinc
