What do you think about Hydroxyapatite for remineralizing teeth?
In summary, and in our opinion of Hydroxyapatite:
- The use of Nano-hydroxyapatite in oral care products has not been proven safe.
- nHAP is a synthetic, man-made nanoparticle and NOT the same as natural hydroxyapatite. Often both are referred to as "Hydroxyapatite", creating widespread confusion.
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Natural hydroxyapatite is OK and can be a good source of Calcium and Phosphorus, but it may not have all of the supporting minerals you need to support remineralization (keep in mind, calcium needs magnesium to work) and it is a highly processed mineral.
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You don’t need nHAP or HAP for remineralization to occur. There are many natural sources of high quality, highly absorbable (naturally occurring) macro and trace minerals like non-irradiated raw clays, fulvic acid, or even eggshells that provide the necessary minerals to aid in tooth remineralization.
- If someone was severely demineralized it might make sense to have a medical application of nHAP (just like the astronauts).
We follow the precautionary principle. If any ingredient has the potential for harm, we don’t use it. We use only natural ingredients that are minimally processed from plants and the earth which are good enough to eat and are proven to improve health.
As we see it, nature is the answer.
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Read our full article, Hydroxyapatite for remineralizing teeth, has it been proven safe? Updated June 2023