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Nutrition and Oral Medicine (Nutrition and Health)

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156Table 3<strong>Nutrition</strong>al SupplementsSupplement General use(s) <strong>Oral</strong> use(s) Concerns Additional reference(s)*Calcium Bone density Integrity of maxilla <strong>and</strong> m<strong>and</strong>ible Inadequate calcium may be implicated (68)in tooth loss <strong>and</strong> periodontal diseaseCoenzyme Cardiovascular health, Periodontal disease treatment Research has not demonstrated efficacy (69)Q10 adjunctive therapy for in treating periodontal diseasesymptoms of congestiveheart failureLysine An essential amino acid in Aphthous <strong>and</strong> herpes ulcers Additional research is needed to deter- (70,71)human metabolismmine effective doseOmega-3 Decrease inflammation TMD Possible additive effect with anti- http://www.One<strong>Medicine</strong>.comfatty acidscoagulantsVitamin C Collagen formation, Integrity of gingiva <strong>and</strong> improved Research has not demonstrated benefit (72)among others healing of vitamin C supplementation for periodontaldisease or oral mucosa healingVitamin E Lipid-soluble antioxidant General antioxidant Possible additive effect with anticoagulantsZinc Immune stimulant Avoid use with immunosuppressives (53)*General sources: refs. 67,68.TMD, temporom<strong>and</strong>ibular disorders.156 Part III / <strong>Nutrition</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Oral</strong> <strong>Health</strong>

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