Dicalcium Phosphate

Also Known As : Calcium monohydrogen phosphate

Vegetarian

Usage Tips

  1. Dicalcium Phosphate can be used as a nutritional supplement in breakfast cereals and enriched flour.

Description

Dicalcium Phosphate is the calcium phosphate with its dihydrate. It is approximately 23% calcium. It is produced by the neutralization of calcium hydroxide with phosphoric acid.

Health benefits

  • Dicalcium Phosphate helps in bone healing during bone grafts.(1)
  • It is good for oral health as it prevents tooth decay and also gently polishes teeth.(1)

Selection Guide

Check for the "use by" date on the packaging of Dicalcium Phosphate when buying as a supplement.

Note

Dicalcium Phosphate may turn out to be a skin irritant and dry out and break down skin cells. It may also cause feelings of nausea.(2)

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