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In the early 20th century, oral administration of calcium lactate dissolved in water (but not in milk or tablets) was found to be effective in prevention of [[tetany]] in humans and dogs with [[parathyroid]] insufficiency or who underwent [[parathyroidectomy]]. | In the early 20th century, oral administration of calcium lactate dissolved in water (but not in milk or tablets) was found to be effective in prevention of [[tetany]] in humans and dogs with [[parathyroid]] insufficiency or who underwent [[parathyroidectomy]]. | ||
The compound is also found in some mouth washes and toothpaste as an anti-tartar agent. | The compound is also found in some mouth washes and toothpaste as an anti-tartar agent. | ||
Calcium lactate (or other calcium salts) is an antidote for soluble [[fluoride]] ingestion | Calcium lactate (or other calcium salts) is an antidote for soluble [[fluoride]] ingestion and [[hydrofluoric acid]]. | ||
===Food industry=== | ===Food industry=== | ||