Pseudomonas calcis

Why You Need It

• Reduces Acid Production: It starves harmful bacteria of the phosphate they need to create enamel-eroding acid.
• Supports Oral Health: Helps maintain a healthy pH balance in the mouth, reducing the risk of cavities and gum issues.
• Disrupts Biofilm: It can help break down the sticky plaque (biofilm) that bacteria use to cling to teeth and gums.
• Safe for Daily Use: Unlike harsh chemical mouthwashes, this is a natural bacterium that works with your body's biology.

Deep Dive

Pseudomonas calcis is a naturally occurring bacterium found in soil and water. In dietary supplements, it is used for its unique metabolic ability. Think of your mouth like a garden. Bad bacteria (like Streptococcus mutans) are weeds that thrive on sugar and phosphate, producing acid as a waste product. Pseudomonas calcis acts as a 'good' plant that consumes the fertilizer (phosphate) the weeds need. Without that phosphate, the bad bacteria cannot produce as much acid, giving your teeth a chance to remineralize and stay strong. It is particularly effective when used in lozenges or powders that allow the bacteria to coat the teeth and gum line.

Natural Food Sources

Important Note: Pseudomonas calcis is a specific bacterial strain, not a nutrient like a vitamin or mineral. Therefore, you cannot get a therapeutic dose of Pseudomonas calcis from eating fruits or vegetables. It is produced via fermentation in a laboratory setting to ensure purity and safety for use in supplements.

However, to support the growth of beneficial oral bacteria generally, you can eat:

• High-Fiber Vegetables: Celery and carrots (mechanical cleaning).
• Probiotic Foods: Yogurt, kefir, and sauerkraut (general gut/oral flora support).

Supplementation

This ingredient is almost exclusively found in specialized oral health supplements, such as:

• Probiotic Lozenges: Dissolved slowly in the mouth to coat teeth.
• Chewing Gum: For on-the-go protection.
• Powders: Applied directly to teeth or added to toothpaste.

Usage: Typically taken once daily, often after brushing teeth at night. It is best used by letting the tablet dissolve slowly in the mouth rather than chewing it immediately.