I. Introduction of Sodium monofluorophosphate and zinc sulfate
Sodium monofluorophosphate is an inorganic compound. Its chemical formula is Na2PO3F. It could be shorten as SMFP or MFP. It is used in many products and processes, including toothpaste, water fluoridation, and laboratory experiments. (Please check “What is sodium monofluorophosphate?” and “sodium monofluorophosphate mechanism of action” to know the details description about this chemical.)
Zinc sulfate is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula ZnSO4, colorless or white crystals, granules or powder.
Zinc sulfate is mainly used as a raw material for making pigment zinc barium white and other zinc compounds, and is also used as a nutrient for zinc-deficient animals, a feed additive for animal husbandry, a zinc fertilizer for crops, an important material for man-made fibers, an electrolyte in electrolytic production of zinc metal, a mordant in the textile industry, a food additive, an emetic agent for pharmaceuticals and mineral supplements, an astringent, a fungicide, a wood and leather preservatives, etc.
II. Helpfulness of sodium monofluorophosphate and zinc sulphate to the human body
A. Health goodness of using Sodium monofluorophosphate
Sodium monofluorophosphate is a fluorine-containing compound, and its help to the human body is mainly in the protection of teeth:
- It can inhibit the growth of bacteria in the mouth and reduce the formation of plaque, thus whitening teeth and protecting dental health.
- Sodium monofluorophosphate can also promote the remineralization of tooth enamel, enhance the acid resistance and hardness of teeth, thus preventing the occurrence of dental caries. When the mass fraction of sodium monofluorophosphate in toothpaste reaches 0.76% to 0.80%, the effect of tooth decay prevention is better.
- In addition, sodium monofluorophosphate can be used as a source of fluorine and can be used as a food additive to increase food nutrition, which is helpful for people who lack fluorine. Generally speaking, people can supplement 0.25 to 5mg of fluorine per day, which is equivalent to an intake of 2.5 to 16mg of sodium monofluorophosphate is healthy. It is important to note that consuming too much fluoride can be harmful（ please see artical Is Sodium Monofluorophosphate Harmful?）.
B. Health goodness of using zinc sulfate
The benefits of zinc sulfate are seen in protecting oral health, boosting immunity, protecting vision, promoting growth and development, and improving skin health.
- Zinc sulfate is used as a supplemental source of zinc for the body. Zinc is an essential trace element that is indispensable for growth and development, immune function, and nervous system function. Zinc is involved in the synthesis of proteins and nucleic acids in the body, and plays an important role in the formation of bones and teeth.
- Zinc sulfate is detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, astringent, etc. It can be used to treat mouth ulcers, gingivitis, periodontitis and other diseases.
- Zinc protects the eyes. It protects the retina and prevents macular degeneration, thus protecting vision.
- It ensures healthy skin. It boosts the metabolism of skin cells and keeps the skin healthy and glowing.
- Zinc can boos immunity: When the body does not consume enough zinc, it may suffer from zinc deficiency, which manifests itself in symptoms such as loss of appetite, decreased immunity, and dry skin.Therefore, taking zinc sulfate oral solution can enhance immunity and reduce the incidence of infection.
- In addition, zinc is particularly important for children’s growth and development and can promote growth and development. Zinc sulfate is a common additive in baby rice flour and other complementary foods for infants and young children, which can promote the development of the baby’s immune system and boost the baby’s metabolism. If children are chronically deficient in zinc, it may lead to growth retardation and even mental developmental disorders.
III. Sodium monofluorophosphate and zinc sulfate can be used together as toothpaste formulations
As can be seen from the descriptions of the two chemicals, although sodium monofluorophosphate and zinc sulfate have completely different effects of use, they can both promote oral health and therefore be used together as toothpaste ingredients.
The simultaneous use of these two ingredients of toothpaste has the ability to contain strong teeth, prevent dental caries, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, help to reduce oral bacteria, prevent oral infections, remove plaque, reduce tartar deposits, reduce plaque, reduce gingival inflammation, and have a good adjuvant effect on periodontal disease as well as dental caries.
IV.Conclusion
Sodium monofluorophosphate and zinc sulfate are two very widely used chemicals which have very important role in human body. They can be used as food additives to supplement the nutritional requirements of the human body, and can also be used in medical treatment to ensure human health, and they can be used together as the formulation of toothpaste, which plays a very important role in oral health care.
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